buzzier; buzziest
1
: making a buzz
a buzzy sound
… the buzzy song of a golden-winged warbler …Wayne Petersen
2
informal : characterized by a buzz of activity
The feel on the street is a buzzy mix of city purposefulness and communal ease …Andrew McCarthy
3
informal : causing or characterized by a lot of speculative or excited talk or attention : generating buzz (see buzz entry 2 sense 2e)
a buzzy new restaurant owned by a celebrity chef

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Created by the makers of Korea’s buzzy Rejuran in-office skin boosters, the Turnover Ampoule offers a needle-free way to tap into the ingredient’s glow-boosting benefits at home. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026 And from the same owners of Bayte is the delightful new Dora’s, a casual cafe close to the sea front, offering great wood oven pizza, delicious ice cream and cocktails on a buzzy outdoor terrace or inside in a cosy, laid back space. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 New Zealand actor and comedian Jemaine Clement is having a moment thanks to recent reunion gigs for Flight of the Conchords, his musical comedy act with Bret McKenzie, and co-starring role in buzzy Disney+ relationship drama Alice & Steve. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 June 2026 Between buzzy ingredients, flashy marketing, and endless discounts, thousands of skin care deals are competing for your attention, and figuring out what’s actually worth buying can feel overwhelming. Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for buzzy

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of buzzy was in 1842

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“Buzzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buzzy. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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