Pronunciation: /əˈbʌz/

Definitions of abuzz

adjective in a state of excitement or activity

Example Sentences

A1 The classroom was abuzz with excitement as the students prepared for the school play.

A2 The market was abuzz with activity as vendors set up their stalls for the day.

B1 The city was abuzz with rumors of a new art exhibition opening in the downtown area.

B2 The office was abuzz with anticipation as the team awaited the announcement of the new project.

C1 The scientific community was abuzz with speculation about the potential discovery of a new species.

C2 The fashion industry was abuzz with excitement over the upcoming release of the designer's new collection.

adverb in a buzzing or humming manner

Example Sentences

A1 The bees were abuzz in the garden.

A2 The classroom was abuzz with excitement before the exam.

B1 The city was abuzz with preparations for the upcoming festival.

B2 The news of the royal engagement had the entire country abuzz.

C1 The scientific community was abuzz with speculation about the new discovery.

C2 The art world was abuzz with rumors of a major auction coming up.

Examples of abuzz in a Sentence

formal The news of the upcoming event had the town abuzz with excitement.

informal The office was abuzz with gossip about the new employee.

slang The party last night was abuzz with energy and good vibes.

figurative Her mind was abuzz with ideas for her next project.

Grammatical Forms of abuzz

past tense

abuzzed

plural

abuzzes

comparative

more abuzz

superlative

most abuzz

present tense

abuzzes

future tense

will be abuzz

perfect tense

has been abuzz

continuous tense

is abuzzing

singular

abuzz

positive degree

abuzz

infinitive

to abuzz

gerund

abuzzing

participle

abuzzed

Origin and Evolution of abuzz

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'abuzz' originated from the combination of the prefix 'a-' meaning 'in a state or condition of' and the word 'buzz' meaning a low, continuous humming sound.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the sound of bees or other insects, 'abuzz' later evolved to also describe a state of excitement or activity among people or in a place.