a confusion of activity and gossip
"the buzz of excitement was so great that a formal denial was issued"
A continuous, humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones.
"The busy bees created a constant buzz that filled the entire garden."
In plain English: A buzz is that exciting feeling you get when something really cool happens right now.
"The busy bee made a loud buzzing sound in my ear."
To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings.
"The angry hornet buzzed loudly as it flew past my ear."
To utter a murmuring sound; to speak with a low, humming voice.
"The old man would often buzz quietly to himself while he read his newspaper in the park."
In plain English: To buzz is to make a continuous humming sound, often caused by insects flying or electricity moving through wires.
"The bees buzzed happily in their hive on a sunny day."
Usage: Use "buzz" as a verb when describing the act of making a continuous, vibrating noise similar to insects flying or an electric motor running. Avoid using it for general talking unless you specifically mean speaking in a hushed, murmuring tone rather than normal conversation.
A male given name
"Buzz is my brother's nickname, and he loves it more than any other name."
The word "buzz" comes from the Middle English term bussen, which was likely formed to imitate the sound of a bee. It entered modern usage as an onomatopoeic representation of that humming noise, with similar forms appearing in Scots and other medieval dialects.