ABUZZ

abuzz, buzzing

(adjective) noisy like the sound of a bee; “the room was abuzz over the latest scandal”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

abuzz (comparative more abuzz, superlative most abuzz)

(postpositive) Characterized by a high level of activity or gossip; in a buzz (“feeling or rush of energy or excitement”), buzzing.

Synonym: Thesaurus:active

Source: Wiktionary


A*buzz", a. Etym: [Pref. a- + buzz.]

Definition: In a buzz; buzzing. [Colloq.] Dickens.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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