buzzing
word · lemma: buzz
/ˈbəzɪŋ/
BUH-zing
/bˈʌzɪŋ/
BUH-zing
Definition
Making a continuous, low, humming sound like a bee, or describing a place full of activity and energy.
Usage & Nuances
Used for sounds from bees, phones, or machines, and figuratively for lively places. Can describe excitement ("buzzing with excitement"). Not to be confused with 'ringing' for clear bell-like sounds.
Spanish: zumbido - vibrante (lleno de energía)Portuguese (BR): zumbido - vibrando (cheio de energia)Portuguese (PT): zumbido - vibrante (cheio de energia)Chinese (Simplified): 嗡嗡声 - 热闹的Chinese (Traditional): 嗡嗡聲 - 熱鬧的Hindi: भिनभिनाहट - हलचल भराArabic: أزيز - مليء بالحيويةBengali: ভনভনানো - গুঞ্জনপূর্ণRussian: жужжание - оживлённыйJapanese: ブンブンいう - 活気にあふれるVietnamese: vo ve - rộn ràngKorean: 윙윙거리는 - 활기찬Turkish: vızıldayan - cıvıl cıvılUrdu: گونجنا - چہل پہل ہوناIndonesian: berdengung - ramai
Example Sentences
The bees were buzzing around the flowers.
basic
My phone keeps buzzing whenever I get a message.
basic
The room was buzzing with excitement before the concert started.
basic
There’s always a buzzing sound coming from the old fridge.
natural
The café was buzzing with people chatting and laughing.
natural
I left the meeting with my mind buzzing with new ideas.
natural