adj
buzzy
BUH-zee
Buzzy (adj) means generating a lot of excited public attention. Example: “It was the buzziest show at the festival this year.”
adj
1
Generating a lot of excited public attention.
"It was the buzziest show at the festival this year."
2
Making a buzzing sound.
"The amplifier had an annoying buzzy hum."
"Collins shifts the slide, and the trumpet phrase gets faster and faster until it blurs into a buzzy pitch."
— Kyle Gann, Music Notes: Nicolas Collins plays the radio (1988)
How to use buzzy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither literally humming, or figuratively creating a lot of talk and hype.
When to use it
The "hype" sense is common in media and marketing writing.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- buzzier
- Superlative
- buzziest
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Rhymes for buzzy
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What does “buzzy” mean?
The word “buzzy” means generating a lot of excited public attention. In plain terms, either literally humming, or figuratively creating a lot of talk and hype.
How do you pronounce “buzzy”?
“Buzzy” is pronounced BUH-zee (/ˈbʌzi/ in IPA).
How do you use “buzzy” in a sentence?
Here is “buzzy” used in a sentence: “The amplifier had an annoying buzzy hum.”
What part of speech is “buzzy”?
“Buzzy” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “buzzy” have?
“Buzzy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: generating a lot of excited public attention.
