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Definition buzz in British English

buzz noun

[singular] noun
/bʌz/
1

the continuous sound that an insect makes

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background noise buzz crackling
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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background noise buzz crackling
1.2

the sound of a lot of people talking at the same time

Example

the low buzz of occasional conversation

Example

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

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pleasure excitement enthusiasm
2.1

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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mystery life novelty
3

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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information data datum
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drunk hard-drinking hungover
Definition buzz in British English