Synonyms for buzz
- noun
- verb
Most common
bombilation bombination excitement publicity whisper hum-buzz fizz-buzz whir US
Definitions
- n. 1
A continuous humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones.
- v. 1
To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings.
- v. 2
To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings. To utter a murmuring sound; to speak with a low, humming voice.
Example sentences
- excitement Igor's excitement for exploring Algeria only grew.
- publicity You're going to get much publicity with this book.
- whisper Ziri heard an unintelligible whisper in the dark.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| buzz | rising | |
| excitement | rising | |
| publicity | falling | |
| whisper | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- hum1, wiz1
- 4 letters
- whiz1, whir
- 5 letters
- rumor2, chime1, whizz, whirr
- 6 letters
- report2, gossip2, rumour2, bumble2, murmur2, seethe1
- 7 letters
- whisper2
- 9 letters
- publicity4, bombinate, bombilate
- 10 letters
- excitement3
- 11 letters
- bombilation, bombination
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (rumor2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
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