abuzz

adjective \ ə-ˈbəz \

Updated on: 12 Apr 2018

Definition of abuzz

: filled or resounding with or as if with a buzzing sound

a lake abuzz with outboards

; especially : filled with talk or excitement

an office abuzz with rumors

a town abuzz with anticipation of the big game

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Examples of abuzz in a Sentence

the classroom was abuzz with preparations for that evening's open house for the parents

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Recently, the media has been abuzz with news that Sergio Canavero of Italy and his colleague Xiaoping Ren of China plan to transplant a human head from a living person onto a donor cadaver.

— paul root wolpe, Vox, "A human head transplant would be reckless and ghastly. It’s time to talk about it.," 2 Apr. 2018
Twitter may be abuzz with detailed theories about lyrics, but Gomez appears to remain unruffled.

— jenna rennert, Vogue, "Selena Gomez Has The Ultimate Dating Detox Strategy," 30 Mar. 2018
The Washington media was abuzz with word that Energy Secretary Rick Perry may replace David Shulkin at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

— michael smolens, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Trump's visit to wall prototypes barely cracked the big news of the day," 13 Mar. 2018
The night after New York Fashion Week is typically a low key evening, but last night the Upper East Side was abuzz.

— edward barsamian, Vogue, "Amy Astley and John Demsey Celebrate Architectural Digest’s Power Issue in Grand Fashion," 16 Feb. 2018
Social media is abuzz following reports of 'Black Panther' passing the $1 billion mark at the global box office.

— angel mendoza, azcentral, "'Black Panther' passes $1 billion global box office mark, a win for diversity," 10 Mar. 2018
Beltway-dwellers are abuzz with speculation that Amazon will cross the Potomac.

— The Economist, "A tale of two WashingtonsIt make sense for Amazon to build its second HQ near Washington," 8 Mar. 2018
French media, led by Brussels journalist Jean Quatremer from the left-leaning La Libération, is abuzz with fresh information and allegations.

— laurence norman, WSJ, "A Sudden Promotion Sparks an Uproar in Europe," 8 Mar. 2018
The Nextdoor Clifton social network was abuzz with questions and rumors.

— monroe trombly, Cincinnati.com, "Fear not, Sitwell's Coffee House in Clifton isn't closing for good," 5 Mar. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of abuzz

¹a- + ¹buzz

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First Known Use: 1859

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Synonyms

alive, animated, astir, brisk, bustling, busy, buzzing, flourishing, happening, hopping, humming, kinetic, lively, rousing, stirring, thriving, vibrant;

Antonyms

asleep, dead, inactive, lifeless, sleepy;

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