Synonyms of buzz

buzz 1 of 2

noun

1

as in message

a communication by telephone

give me a buzz when you decide

Synonyms & Similar Words

• message
• call
• ring
• voice mail
• conference call
• callback
• toll call
• cold call

2

as in hum

a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion

the motor made a soft buzz

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hum
• purr
• whisper
• rustle
• whirr
• drone
• thrum
• whir
• sigh
• zoom
• whizz
• burr
• murmur
• whiz
• gasp
• moan
• chirr
• babble
• churr
• gurgle
• hiss
• coo
• suspiration
• zip
• susurration
• susurrus
• zing
• whish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• roar
• scream
• shriek
• yell
• squeal
• howl
• screech
• yelp
• squall
• bawl

3

as in rumor

information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy

the buzz is that this would-be blockbuster will be the bomb of the summer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rumor
• noise
• talk
• gossip
• report
• hearsay
• whisper
• scuttlebutt
• word
• dish
• whispering
• tattle
• rumbling
• propaganda
• tale
• intimation
• hint
• scandal
• disinformation
• dirt
• urban myth
• urban legend

4

as in craze

a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time

longer hairstyles are the buzz this season

Synonyms & Similar Words

• craze
• latest
• trend
• rage
• enthusiasm
• vogue
• style
• sensation
• fashion
• ton
• mode
• fad
• flavor
• last word
• chic
• go
• hot ticket
• fuss
• dernier cri
• to-do
• fervor
• movement
• infatuation
• crusade
• new wave
• novelty
• hullabaloo
• furor
• crush
• uproar
• nine day wonder
• cult
• passion
• nine days' wonder
• bandwagon
• wrinkle
• fancy
• whim
• caprice

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• standard
• classic

buzz

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verb

ˈbəz 

1

as in to burst

to be copiously supplied

for months the area has been buzzing with rumors that a megacorporation plans to locate its headquarters here

Synonyms & Similar Words

• burst
• hum
• bulge
• swarm
• abound
• teem
• brim
• overflow
• crawl
• bustle
• bristle
• pullulate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• need
• want
• lack

2

as in to rush

to proceed or move quickly

we've been buzzing around all morning getting ready for the meeting with the VIPs from the head office

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rush
• speed
• hurry
• race
• scurry
• travel
• drive
• fly
• chase
• jump
• trot
• zip
• blow
• blast
• run
• whirl
• hustle
• scoot
• dash
• dart
• breeze
• scuttle
• motor
• career
• step
• blaze
• tear
• bustle
• rustle
• bolt
• rocket
• rip
• jet
• crack (on)
• course
• bowl
• zoom
• shoot
• beat it
• hump
• belt
• jog
• bundle
• hurtle
• nip
• highball
• ram
• barrel
• hare
• hurl
• hie
• bomb
• whisk
• hasten
• get a move on
• step on it
• make tracks
• pelt
• shake a leg
• gallop
• careen
• flit
• cannonball
• hotfoot (it)
• streak
• stampede
• scamper
• accelerate
• whiz
• scuffle
• beetle
• sprint
• step out
• whizz
• overtake
• quicken
• catch up
• scud
• outrun
• outstrip
• outpace
• arrow
• fast-forward
• beeline

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• creep
• drag
• crawl
• hang (around or out)
• lag
• poke
• linger
• poke
• loiter
• dawdle
• stroll
• tarry
• slow (down or up)
• shuffle
• amble
• saunter
• lumber
• decelerate
• dillydally
• plod
• dally

3

as in to hum

to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound

the little plane buzzed past the crowd

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hum
• zip
• whirr
• whisper
• whizz
• whir
• burr
• drone
• whistle
• whiz
• zoom
• hiss
• bumble
• thrum
• purr
• fizz
• rustle
• sigh
• whish
• murmur
• sizzle
• coo
• chirr
• swish
• whoosh
• churr
• wheeze
• curr

Examples of buzz in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

There is no doubt that Jürgen Klopp joining Red Bull as the global sports director has generated significant buzz in the hallways of RB Leipzig’s state-of-the-art training complex on Cottaweg 7. —Manuel Veth, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024

According to Paramount Global, the series is also generating buzz on social media, with eight times more engagements and 17 times more views than this time last season. —Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024

Verb

And while the city-style of the hotel’s new era is keeping the walls buzzing, there’s still an overarching feeling of being deep in nature. —Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024

The film, which premiered at Telluride to critical acclaim, is generating Oscar buzz for stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, Isabella Rossellini and director Berger. —Clayton Davis, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024

Phrases Containing buzz

• buzz (off)