buzz
word
Definition
A buzz is a low, continuous sound like the sound of a bee or an electrical machine. As a verb, it means to make that sound, and it can also mean a feeling of excitement or a lot of public interest.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in three uses: sound ('a buzzing light'), excitement ('I got a buzz from the show'), and public attention ('There’s a lot of buzz around the movie'). In informal English, 'buzz' can also mean call or message someone, as in 'buzz me later,' and in some contexts it can mean a light effect from alcohol.
Example Sentences
I heard a buzz near the window.
basic
The phone began to buzz on the table.
basic
There is a lot of buzz about the new game.
basic
That live show gave me a real buzz.
natural
Can you buzz me when you get outside?
natural
The office was buzzing after the big announcement.
natural