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Definition buzz in American English

buzz noun

[singular] noun
/bʌz/
1

the continuous sound that an insect makes

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1.1

a sound like this made by something such as a machine

Example

the constant buzz of the air conditioning

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1.2

the sound of many people talking at the same time

Example

the low buzz of occasional conversation

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Example

I get a real buzz out of playing in front of an audience.

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3.1

a lively positive feeling among a group of people or in a particular place

Example

There's been a definite buzz about the place since the new manager arrived.

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4

information that people are talking about that is not official and is not definitely true

Example

The film is getting a lot of good buzz (=people are saying good things about it) in Hollywood.

Example

The buzz among fans is that their idol is about to get married.

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4.1

publicity, or interest that is a result of publicity

Example

the buzz surrounding her latest book

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Definition buzz in American English