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

As theatrical releases for documentaries go, this is a big bet that the film will capitalize on its critical buzz and viral online marketing. — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

The motivation to hit the road, present the music and see the faces of the fans is addictive, but after days of long bus rides and transitory environs, there’s a buzz that comes from getting back to the family. — Tom Roland, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026

Verb

The top line was buzzing all night long, with multiple chances created by Bedard and Kane in the Hawks’ 5-3 win over the Penguins. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026

During the camp’s first seven days, the activity log filled with nearly 665 observations, mostly federal agents buzzing around their location. — Ryan Devereaux, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing buzz

• buzz (off)