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

The Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 is a comprehensive chart combining physical books, e-books, subscriptions such as library loans, and social media buzz. — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026

There was an optimistic buzz on Thursday that De Luca and Abdy would also have gate rights on the Melrose lot, and potentially report into Kreiz, but that’s not the likely scenario. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026

Verb

Cell phones buzzed as the public safety alert appeared on screen and asked people to call authorities with any information. — Jarrod Wardwell, Houston Chronicle, 1 Oct. 2026

In recent weeks, new residents have buzzed around 929 Walnut Street in downtown Kansas City. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing buzz

• buzz (off)