Buzz Word Meaning

late Middle English: imitative

a low, continuous humming or murmuring sound, made by or similar to that made by an insect

low continuous humming

• the buzz of the bees
• a buzz of conversation

an atmosphere of excitement and activity

atmosphere of excitement and activity

• there is a real buzz about the place

a rumour

rumour

• there's a strong buzz that he's in Scotland
• the buzz is that he's in big trouble

make a low, continuous humming sound

make humming sound

• mosquitoes were buzzing all around us

move quickly or busily

move quickly or busily

• she buzzed along the M1 back into town

(of a place) have an air of excitement or be full of lively activity

be full of excitement or activity

• Westminster is buzzing with anticipation
• within an hour, every department was buzzing with the news

throw (something) hard.

throw hard