adj
abuzz
Abuzz (adj) means Full of excited talk, activity or gossip.
adj
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Full of excited talk, activity or gossip.
"The ranch was abuzz with activity and had been for hours."
— Lauren Dane (2015)
"The town was abuzz with excitement for an hour, when the news became stale."
— Peter Bernhard Kyne, The Long Chance: The Tale of a Hat Ranch (1913)
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Etymology
Abuzz is formed from a- (a prefix indicating a condition or manner) plus buzz (“feeling or rush of energy or excitement; major topic of conversation; widespread rumor; information spread behind the scenes”), or alternatively the verb buzz (“to show a high level of activity and haste; to communicate in an undertone; to spread, as a report, by whispers or secretly; to talk to incessantly or confidentially in a low humming voice”).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of abuzz?
"abuzz" (adj) means full of excited talk, activity or gossip.
What is another word for abuzz?
Other words for "abuzz" include brisk, busy, active, buzzing, animate, alive.
What is the opposite of abuzz?
The opposite of "abuzz" is quiet.
