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Definition of abuzz

abuzz

/əˈbʌz/
a · buzz
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• adjective

1

Filled with lively activity, excitement, chatter, or rumor.

Example

"The entire auditorium was abuzz with speculation before the keynote speaker took the stage."

2

Filled with a continuous, low humming or buzzing sound.

Example

"In late spring, the orchard is abuzz with honeybees visiting the apple blossoms."

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• adverb

1

In a state of lively activity, excitement, or buzzing sound.

Example

"The newsroom came abuzz as the election results began to arrive."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Abuzz" is strictly a predicate adjective, meaning it must follow a linking verb (e.g., "the town was abuzz") and cannot be placed directly before a noun.

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• Nearby Words

abusiveness
abut
abutilon
abuzz
abysmal
abysmally
abyss

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century by combining the Old English prefix a- (meaning "on" or "in a state of") with the imitative noun and verb buzz.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Abuzz. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/abuzz
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