buzz meaning

buzz as a verb

1. make a buzzing sound
   • bees were buzzing around the hive

   Synonyms: bombinate, bombilate

   Type of: sound

   Related forms: buzzer

2. fly low
   • Planes buzzed the crowds in the square

   Type of: fly

3. be noisy with activity
   • This office is buzzing with activity

   Synonyms: hum, seethe

   Type of: be

   Kinds: teem

4. call with a buzzer
   • he buzzed the servant

   Type of: summon

   Related forms: buzzer

buzz as a noun

1. sound of rapid vibration
   • the buzz of a bumble bee

   Synonyms: bombilation, bombination

   Type of: sound

2. a confusion of activity and gossip
   • the buzz of excitement was so great that a formal denial was issued

   Type of: activity

How to pronounce buzz

buzz is pronounced /bʌz/ in British English and /bʌz/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.

Words that rhyme with buzz

• fuzz