Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: buzz
IPA transcription: [b'ʌz]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: buzz, bombilation, bombination
    Meaning: sound of rapid vibration; "the buzz of a bumble bee"
  • Synonyms: buzz
    Meaning: a confusion of activity and gossip; "the buzz of excitement was so great that a formal denial was issued"
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: buzz, bombinate, bombilate
    Meaning: make a buzzing sound; "bees were buzzing around the hive"
  • Synonyms: buzz
    Meaning: fly low; "Planes buzzed the crowds in the square"
  • Synonyms: hum, buzz, seethe
    Meaning: be noisy with activity; "This office is buzzing with activity"
Usage examples
  • At this announcement there was a buzz of excitement.
  • A few minutes later, when she appeared in the parlours, there was a buzz of admiration.
  • "My dear," said Mr. Grey, "you cannot get rid of the gnats of the world. They will buzz and sting and be a nuisance.
  • There was a final buzz and then the place became quiet, broken only by the ticking of a big round clock on the wall.
  • At ten minutes after the hour the buzz and chatter stopped abruptly and every face was turned, every neck craned toward the door.
  • The buzz of voices, like the murmur of a hive of busy human bees, made itself heard as soon as they emerged from the forest on the more open village-green on which the school was situated.
  • And the rumor of this new presence having spread itself whisperingly around, there arose at length from the whole company a buzz, or murmur, expressive of disapprobation and surprise--then, finally, of terror, of horror, and of disgust.
  • Amid the rush of the wind, the creaking of the ship's timbers, and the shrill buzz of the screw, she heard a sound of queer little footsteps in the entry outside of her open door, hopping and leaping together in an odd irregular way, like a regiment of mice or toy soldiers.