buzz

buzz

noun

Definition of BUZZ

1

a communication by telephone <give me a buzz when you decide>

Synonyms buzz, ring

Related Words callback, cold call, conference call, message, toll call, voice mail

2

a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion <the motor made a soft buzz>

Synonyms burr, buzz, chirr, churr, drone, purr, thrum, whir (also whirr), whiz (or whizz), zoom

Related Words babble, coo, gasp, gurgle, hiss, moan, murmur, rustle, sigh, suspiration, susurration, susurrus, whisper; whish, zing, zip

Near Antonyms bawl, howl, roar, scream, screech, shriek, squall, squeal, yelp, yell

3

information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy <the buzz is that this would-be blockbuster will be the bomb of the summer>

Synonyms buzz, dish, gossip, hearsay, noise, report, scuttlebutt, talk, tattle, word

Related Words tale, whisper, whispering; hint, intimation, rumbling; disinformation, propaganda; urban legend (also urban myth); dirt, scandal

4

a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time <longer hairstyles are the buzz this season>

Synonyms buzz, chic, craze, dernier cri, enthusiasm, fashion, flavor, go, hot ticket, last word, latest, mode, rage, sensation, style, ton, trend, vogue

Related Words nine days' wonder (also nine day wonder); new wave; crush, infatuation; fervor, passion; furor, fuss, hullabaloo, to-do, uproar; bandwagon, crusade, cult, movement; novelty, wrinkle; caprice, fancy, whim

Near Antonyms classic, standard