Buzzing - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Buzzing means making a continuous, low humming sound, like a bee or an electric device. It can also describe a lively, excited atmosphere or gossip spreading quickly among people.
Definition:
Making a continuous humming or vibrating sound; full of activity or excitement.
Synonyms:
humming, vibrating, bustling, lively, active
Part of Speech:
adjective, verb (present participle)
Antonyms:
silent, inactive
Common Collocations:
buzzing noise, buzzing sound, buzzing with activity, buzzing city, buzzing bee
Derivatives:
buzzer, buzz (noun/verb)
Usage Tips:
Use "buzzing" to describe sounds or lively scenes; avoid for quiet or still situations.
Common Phrases:
buzzing about, buzzing with excitement, the buzz of the crowd
Etymology:
Derived from Middle English "bussen," imitative of the sound of bees or machinery.
Examples:
- 1. The bees are buzzing around the flowers.
- 2. The classroom was buzzing with chatter before the test.
- 3. I heard a loud buzzing noise from the broken fridge.
- 4. The city streets were buzzing with tourists and vendors.