Abuzz: meaning, definitions and examples
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abuzz
[ ษหbสz ]
state of excitement
The term 'abuzz' describes a situation where there is a lot of activity, excitement, or chatter. It is often used to indicate that a place is filled with buzzing sounds or lively discussions. The word conveys a sense of vibrancy and energy, often associated with news or gossip spreading quickly. When a community or group is abuzz, it typically means that something noteworthy has occurred, prompting conversations and engagement among people.
Synonyms
buzzing, excited, lively, vibrant
Examples of usage
- The city was abuzz with talk of the upcoming festival.
- The office was abuzz with excitement after the announcement.
- Social media was abuzz with reactions to the event.
- The crowd became abuzz as the concert began.
Translations
Translations of the word "abuzz" in other languages:
๐ต๐น zumbido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคเคคเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช summend
๐ฎ๐ฉ berisik
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะดัะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ zgieลk
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใใฆใใ
๐ซ๐ท bourdonnant
๐ช๐ธ zumbido
๐น๐ท vฤฑzฤฑldayan
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ ๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตุงุฎุจ
๐จ๐ฟ huฤรญcรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ huฤiaci
๐จ๐ณ ๅกๅกไฝๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ brneฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ raufandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะปาะธ
๐ฌ๐ช แฉแฎแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ vฤฑzฤฑltฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ zumbido
Etymology
The word 'abuzz' originated in the early 20th century, blending the prefix 'a-' with 'buzz'. The prefix 'a-' is often used to indicate a state or condition, while 'buzz' describes a low, continuous humming or murmuring sound, resembling the noise made by bees. This creates an image of a lively, active atmosphere filled with sound and movement. 'Abuzz' has been used in various contexts, often related to excitement or a heightened state of awareness within a community. The term gained popularity in media and literature to describe moments when excitement or intrigue reaches its peak, thus painting a vivid picture of energetic social interaction.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,952, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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