buzz
noun
[ bʌz ]
• a low, continuous humming or murmuring sound, made by or similar to that made by an insect.
• "the buzz of the bees"
Similar:
hum,
humming,
buzzing,
murmur,
drone,
whir,
whirring,
fizz,
fizzing,
fuzz,
hiss,
singing,
whisper,
zizz,
tinnitus,
bombination,
bombilation,
susurration,
susurrus,
sibilation,
• an atmosphere of excitement and activity.
• "there is a real buzz about the place"
• a rumour.
• "there's a strong buzz that he's in Scotland"
Similar:
rumour,
gossip,
story,
word,
report,
whisper,
speculation,
insinuation,
suggestion,
hint,
on dit,
shu-shu,
goss,
scuttlebutt,
tea,
furphy,
skinder,
buzz
verb
• make a low, continuous humming sound.
• "mosquitoes were buzzing all around us"
Similar:
hum,
drone,
bumble,
whir,
fizz,
fuzz,
hiss,
sing,
murmur,
whisper,
zizz,
bombinate,
bombilate,
susurrate,
sibilate,
• move quickly or busily.
• "she buzzed along the M1 back into town"
Similar:
bustle,
scurry,
scuttle,
scramble,
scamper,
flutter,
fuss,
hurry,
hasten,
make haste,
rush,
race,
dash,
run,
sprint,
tear,
shoot,
charge,
chase,
career,
scutter,
scoot,
beetle,
whizz,
hare,
zoom,
zip,
• (of a place) have an air of excitement or be full of lively activity.
• "Westminster is buzzing with anticipation"
Similar:
have an air of,
be active,
be lively,
be busy,
bustle,
be bustling,
hum,
throb,
vibrate,
pulse,
whirl,
• throw (something) hard.
Origin:
late Middle English: imitative.
