buzzing
ˈbʌzɪŋ
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Definition of buzzing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
energyfull of activity and energy
  • The buzzing city never sleeps.
lively vibrant
2.
excitementfeeling excited or thrilled
  • She was buzzing after the concert.
exhilarated thrilled
3.
soundsRaremaking a sound like a beeRare
  • The buzzing alarm woke me up.
humming whirring

Noun

1.
soundcontinuous low humming sound like bees or machinery
  • The buzzing of the bees was soothing.
drone humming
2.
socialatmosphere of lively conversation or activity
  • The party had a buzzing that was infectious.
hum murmur
3.
emotionfeeling of excitement or energy
  • There was a buzzing in the air before the concert.
excitement thrill
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filled with many thoughts or ideas at once
My mind is buzzing after the meeting!
having many thoughts or ideas at once
With the exam tomorrow, my head is buzzing.
making a continuous low sound
The room was buzzing like a bee with all the chatter.
hear a ringing or humming sound in the ear
My ear is buzzing after the loud concert.
feeling of vibration or humming inside the head
He complained about a constant head buzzing after the concert.
full of excitement and activity
The children were buzzing with energy at the birthday party.

Origin of buzzing

Middle English, buzz (imitative sound)

Terms with buzzing included in their meaning

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physical sensation
feel a slight prickling or buzzing sensation in the ear
health
experience a persistent buzzing sound in the ears
electronics
electrical device making a buzzing sound
music
metal wind instruments played by buzzing lips, like trumpets
physical sensation
feel a slight prickling or buzzing sensation in ears
emotion
buzzing with excitement or eagerness
active
buzzing with eager activity
buzzing with talk
buzzing with conversations about others

Examples of buzzing in a sentence

  • Her mind was buzzing with creative ideas.
  • The buzzing crowd filled the stadium.
  • He was buzzing with excitement before the match.
  • The buzzing insects filled the garden with noise.
  • I could hear the buzzing lights in the hallway.
  • The buzzing of the machinery filled the room.

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  1. French:animé, bourdonnement, ...
  2. German:lebendig, Summen, ...
  3. Italian:vibrante, ronzio, ...
  4. Spanish:bullicioso, zumbido, ...
  5. Portuguese:vibrante, zumbido, ...
  6. Chinese:热闹的, 嗡嗡声, ...
  7. Japanese:活気に満ちた, ブンブン音, ...
  8. Arabic:نَشِط, طَنِين, ...
  9. Hebrew:שׁוֹקֵק, זִמְזוּם, ...
  10. Russian:шумный, гул, ...
  11. Ukrainian:жвавий, гудіння, ...
  12. Hindi:चहल-पहल भरा, गूंज, ...
buzz
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Definition of buzz - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
soundintr.make a low continuous humming soundintr.
  • The refrigerator started to buzz loudly..
drone hum
2.
groomingtr.cut hair very shorttr.
  • He decided to buzz his hair for summer.
shave trim
3.
conversationintr.talk excitedly or gossipintr.
  • They buzzed about the latest news.
chatter gossip prattle

Noun

1.
soundlow continuous humming or murmuring sound
  • The buzz of the refrigerator was constant..
drone hum
2.
communicationmajor topic of conversation or rumor
  • The new movie is the latest buzz in town.
gossip rumor whisper
3.
emotionstate of excitement or activity
  • The office was full of buzz after the announcement..
excitement thrill
4.
communicationUKtelephone call or messageUK
  • I'll give you a buzz later.
call ring
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move quickly and busily from place to place
She buzzed around the kitchen preparing dinner.
leave someone alone or go away quickly
Buzz off and let me finish my work!
allow entrance by triggering an electronic lock
She buzzed up her friend from the lobby.
move around quickly and busily
The office was buzzing about with activity.
call someone on the phone
I'll give you a buzz later.
call someone on the phone for a short talk
I'll give you a buzz after work.

Origin of buzz

English, buzz (imitative sound)

Examples of buzz in a sentence

  • The phone started to buzz on the table.
  • She asked the barber to buzz her hair.
  • He likes to buzz his hair every few months.
  • The fans buzzed about the surprise concert.
  • Colleagues buzzed over the unexpected promotion.
  • He buzzed her apartment to deliver the package.

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  1. French:bourdonner, bourdonnement, ...
  2. German:summen, Summen, ...
  3. Italian:ronzare, ronzio, ...
  4. Spanish:zumbar, zumbido, ...
  5. Portuguese:zumbir, zumbido, ...
  6. Chinese:嗡嗡作响, 嗡嗡声, ...
  7. Japanese:ブンブン音を立てる, ブーンという音, ...
  8. Arabic:طَنَّ, طنين, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְזַמְזֵם, זִמזוּם, ...
  10. Russian:жужжать, гул, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гудіти, гудіння, ...
  12. Hindi:भनभनाना, गुनगुनाहट, ...
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