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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And New Heights, the buzzy show hosted by Travis and Jason Kelce; and IMO, hosted by former first lady Michelle Obama; and podcasts hosted by The New Yorker’s David Remnick and LateNighter‘s Bill Carter. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026 Two-time Palme d’Or winner Ruben Östlund’s buzzy new pic The Entertainment System is Down won’t be at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, Andreas revealed this week. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026 From buzzy fusion spots to nostalgic diners and meat ‘n’ threes, a memorable meal is never far away. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 But while many events focus on getting the buzzy, cloutiest names on their guest list, von Furstenberg’s guest list is curated by accomplishment. Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 12 Mar. 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 15 Mar. 2026.

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