buzzier; buzziest
1
: making a buzz
a buzzy sound
… the buzzy song of a golden-winged warbler …—
Wayne Petersen
Wayne Petersen2
informal
: characterized by a buzz of activity
The feel on the street is a buzzy mix of city purposefulness and communal ease …—Andrew McCarthy
Andrew McCarthy3
informal
: causing or characterized by a lot of speculative or excited talk or attention : generating buzz (see buzz entry 2 sense 2e)
The term foodie was coined in the early 1980s, at about the same time Wolfgang Puck began serving gourmet pizzas at his buzzy Spago restaurant in Los Angeles.—Lisa Abend
Lisa Abend… Sesame Street now leaks spoofs of buzzy shows like Mad Men and True Blood online before they air …—Tanner Stransky
Tanner StranskyExamples of buzzy in a Sentence
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No Doubt ended their nine-year hiatus with a buzzy Coachella set on the main stage on Saturday night.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2024
Many of the BBSes were standard tech-nerd fare—chats where users would discuss pirating software or gossip about buzzy new product releases.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
The buzzy New York City neighborhood, which includes Times Square and Madison Square Garden, is frequented by business professionals and tourists alike.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
Rising prices, a less buzzy lineup than years past and stiff competition in the live music space are all likely to blame.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
With the introduction of buzzy new player Shohei Ohtani, all of LA is in the sporty spirit—Rihanna included, apparently.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
Joining in on the weekend hype is the buzzy Neon Carnival, the exclusive invite-only event synonymous with drawing the biggest names in Hollywood.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
Located at the Austin Convention Center in Downtown Austin, The McConaughey is a short drive from the Hartman Concert Lawn, and a skip away from the city’s buzzy Sixth Street.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 2 Apr. 2024
Silver & Riley Classic New Yorker Bag $1,095 Silver & Riley
This buzzy bag brand—founded by Lola Banjo in 2019—has emerged as a go-to for people looking for attainable luxury without sacrificing style or quality.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2024
Many of the BBSes were standard tech-nerd fare—chats where users would discuss pirating software or gossip about buzzy new product releases.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
The buzzy New York City neighborhood, which includes Times Square and Madison Square Garden, is frequented by business professionals and tourists alike.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
Rising prices, a less buzzy lineup than years past and stiff competition in the live music space are all likely to blame.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
With the introduction of buzzy new player Shohei Ohtani, all of LA is in the sporty spirit—Rihanna included, apparently.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
Joining in on the weekend hype is the buzzy Neon Carnival, the exclusive invite-only event synonymous with drawing the biggest names in Hollywood.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
Located at the Austin Convention Center in Downtown Austin, The McConaughey is a short drive from the Hartman Concert Lawn, and a skip away from the city’s buzzy Sixth Street.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 2 Apr. 2024
Silver & Riley Classic New Yorker Bag $1,095 Silver & Riley
This buzzy bag brand—founded by Lola Banjo in 2019—has emerged as a go-to for people looking for attainable luxury without sacrificing style or quality.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Buzzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buzzy. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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