buzzy

adjective

ˈbə-zē 

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

Examples of buzzy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But there is one buzzy store in the trendy Le Marais district that is fast becoming a destination for all things, well, la dolce vita. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 31 July 2026

From Chase Sui Wonders to Cardi B, a slew of buzzy names in entertainment have shown how to style the unique silhouette — find their looks below. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

Food and drink Tucked on the backside of the hotel, Peter B’s is a buzzy brewery and local hangout with a dog-friendly patio. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

There are fewer major studio debuts at film festivals this year—but buzzy projects about Rupert Murdoch, Elon Musk, and To Catch a Predator could wind up being Oscar contenders. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for buzzy

• fuzzy