abuzz
pronunciation
How to pronounce abuzz in British English:
UK [ə'bʌz]
How to pronounce abuzz in American English:
US [əˈbʌz]
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- Adjective:
- noisy like the sound of a bee
Word Origin
- abuzz (adv.)
- 1859, from a- (1) + buzz (n.). First recorded in Dickens.
Example
- 1. This week , global financial circles are abuzz about carney .
- 2. The whole village was abuzz by midday , everyone ready to greet the queen .
- 3. The blogosphere is abuzz with advice for the new year .
- 4. At lunch , the canteen is abuzz with industry talk .
- 5. Asia is abuzz over the event .