Synonyms of buzz

buzz 1 of 2

noun

1

as in message

a communication by telephone

give me a buzz when you decide

Synonyms & Similar Words

• message
• call
• ring
• voice mail
• conference call
• callback
• toll call
• cold call

2

as in hum

a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion

the motor made a soft buzz

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hum
• purr
• whisper
• rustle
• drone
• thrum
• sigh
• whir
• zoom
• moan
• murmur
• whiz
• gasp
• burr
• chirr
• babble
• churr
• gurgle
• hiss
• coo
• suspiration
• zip
• susurration
• susurrus
• zing
• whish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• roar
• scream
• shriek
• yell
• squeal
• howl
• screech
• yelp
• squall
• bawl

3

as in rumor

information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy

the buzz is that this would-be blockbuster will be the bomb of the summer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rumor
• noise
• talk
• gossip
• report
• hearsay
• whisper
• word
• dish
• scuttlebutt
• whispering
• tattle
• propaganda
• tale
• rumbling
• intimation
• hint
• scandal
• disinformation
• dirt
• urban legend

4

as in craze

a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time

longer hairstyles are the buzz this season

Synonyms & Similar Words

• craze
• latest
• trend
• rage
• enthusiasm
• vogue
• style
• sensation
• fashion
• ton
• mode
• fad
• flavor
• last word
• chic
• go
• hot ticket
• fuss
• dernier cri
• to-do
• fervor
• movement
• infatuation
• new wave
• crusade
• novelty
• hullabaloo
• furor
• crush
• uproar
• cult
• passion
• nine days' wonder
• bandwagon
• wrinkle
• fancy
• whim
• caprice

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• standard
• classic

buzz

2 of 2

verb

ˈbəz 

1

as in to burst

to be copiously supplied

for months the area has been buzzing with rumors that a megacorporation plans to locate its headquarters here

Synonyms & Similar Words

• burst
• hum
• bulge
• swarm
• abound
• teem
• brim
• overflow
• crawl
• bustle
• bristle
• pullulate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• need
• want
• lack

2

as in to rush

to proceed or move quickly

we've been buzzing around all morning getting ready for the meeting with the VIPs from the head office

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rush
• speed
• hurry
• race
• scurry
• travel
• drive
• fly
• chase
• trot
• jump
• zip
• blow
• blast
• run
• whirl
• hustle
• scoot
• dash
• dart
• breeze
• scuttle
• motor
• career
• step
• blaze
• tear
• bustle
• rustle
• bolt
• rocket
• jet
• rip
• crack (on)
• course
• bowl
• zoom
• shoot
• beat it
• hump
• belt
• jog
• bundle
• hurtle
• nip
• highball
• barrel
• ram
• hare
• hurl
• hie
• bomb
• hasten
• whisk
• get a move on
• step on it
• make tracks
• pelt
• shake a leg
• gallop
• careen
• flit
• cannonball
• hotfoot (it)
• streak
• stampede
• scamper
• accelerate
• whiz
• scuffle
• beetle
• sprint
• step out
• overtake
• quicken
• catch up
• scud
• outrun
• outstrip
• outpace
• arrow
• fast-forward
• beeline

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• creep
• drag
• crawl
• hang (around or out)
• lag
• poke
• linger
• poke
• loiter
• dawdle
• stroll
• tarry
• slow (down or up)
• shuffle
• amble
• saunter
• lumber
• decelerate
• dillydally
• plod
• dally

3

as in to hum

to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound

the little plane buzzed past the crowd

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hum
• zip
• whisper
• whir
• burr
• hiss
• drone
• whiz
• murmur
• zoom
• sigh
• whistle
• bumble
• fizz
• whish
• purr
• thrum
• sizzle
• chirr
• rustle
• coo
• swish
• whoosh
• churr
• wheeze
• curr

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of buzz

Noun

There's a buzz at the fairgrounds as vendors, exhibitors and 4-H families get ready to welcome millions of people across a very specific stretch of time. — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

Read more Indianapolis Colts The Colts started last season as league darlings, racing out to an 8-2 record as quarterback Daniel Jones earned some MVP buzz. — Nbc Sports, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026

Verb

Awards buzz is steadily rising, in particular for Cruz’s supporting performance. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026

Now, two new heartthrobs of the 2020s have joined the party, with Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie and Manchester City footballer Erling Haaland both buzzing their notable hairstyles in favor of a summery buzz cut. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 24 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing buzz

• buzz (off)