buzz

noun
UK: /bʌz/
US: /bʌz/

  1. A low, continuous humming or murmuring sound, like that made by bees.

    1. I heard the buzz of a bee in the garden. [ ] [ ]
    2. The office was filled with the quiet buzz of conversation as people worked. [ ] [ ]

  2. A feeling of excitement, energy, or pleasure.

    1. I get a buzz from playing video games. [ ] [ ]
    2. She felt the buzz of anticipation before going on stage to perform. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

thrill murmur hum intoxicated excitement
buzz verb

  1. To make a low, continuous humming or murmuring sound.

    1. The bees buzz around the flowers. [ ] [ ]
    2. The saw buzzed as it cut through the wood in the workshop. [ ] [ ]

  2. To be filled with excitement, energy, or pleasure.

    1. The city buzzed with activity during the festival. [ ] [ ]
    2. I was buzzing with excitement after receiving the good news yesterday. [ ] [ ]

  3. To call someone using a buzzer or intercom.

    1. Buzz me when the pizza arrives. [ ] [ ]
    2. Buzz security when you get downstairs in the front of the building. [ ] [ ]
buzz adjective

  1. Slightly drunk.

    1. I'm a little buzz after that beer. [ ] [ ]
    2. He got a bit buzz at the party, but nothing too extreme, surprisingly. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "buzz" in English means: A low, continuous humming or murmuring sound, like that made by bees., A feeling of excitement, energy, or pleasure..

The phonetic transcription of "buzz" is /bʌz/ in British English and /bʌz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "buzz": thrill, murmur, hum, intoxicated, excitement.

Example usage of "buzz": "I heard the buzz of a bee in the garden.". More examples on the page.