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Abuzz: meaning, definitions and examples

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abuzz

 

[ ษ™หˆbสŒz ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น zumbido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‚เค‚เคœเคคเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช summend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berisik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณัƒะดั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zgieล‚k

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ–ใ‚ใ‚ใ„ใฆใ„ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bourdonnant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ zumbido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vฤฑzฤฑldayan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์›…์›…๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุงุฎุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ huฤรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ huฤiaci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ—กๅ—กไฝœๅ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brneฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ raufandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆัƒะปา“ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒฎแƒฃแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vฤฑzฤฑltฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.