abuzz

[ uh-buhz ]

adjective

1. buzzing.
2. full of or alive with activity, talk, etc.:

   The company was abuzz with rumors about the new owner.

abuzz

/ əˈbʌz /

adjective

1. postpositive humming, as with conversation, activity, etc; buzzing

Word History and Origins

Origin of abuzz¹

First recorded in 1855–60; a- ¹ + buzz

Example Sentences

For about three hours, Dwight Yoakam sat at a conference table with a glass of iced tea and two smartphones in front of him, his mind abuzz with details.

From Los Angeles Times

But the rest of the country has been abuzz with “Han Kang Syndrome.”

From Los Angeles Times

The grassy areas behind the dugouts are abuzz, with young couples pushing strollers, fans walking dogs, and Little Leaguers interrupting games of catch to chase after foul balls.

From Los Angeles Times

The players say reaching the CWS remains unbelievable, and the locker room is abuzz with excitement and anxiety.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, sometime starting in May or June, the Mojave Desert will be abuzz with male Apache cicadas, vibrating a membrane in their abdomen called a “tymbal” to attract a female mate.

From Seattle Times