buzzing Meaning & Definition
What Does Buzzing Mean?
As a noun, buzzing means gerund of buzz. It is also used to mean The sound produced by something that buzzes. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of buzz. As an adjective, it means Very happy; full of joyful excitement.
Buzzing in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbʌzɪŋ/ |
| Synonyms | noisy, droning and abuzz |
| Plural | buzzings |
| Comparative / superlative | more buzzing, most buzzing |
Buzzing Definition (Noun)
- gerund of buzz
- The sound produced by something that buzzes.
I can hear buzzing coming from the television.
Buzzing as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of buzz
Buzzing as an Adjective
- Very happy; full of joyful excitement.
Verb
- To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings.
- To show a high level of activity and haste (alluding to the common simile "busy as a bee"). Often in the colloquial imperative "Buzz off!"
- To whisper; to communicate, as tales, in an undertone; to spread, as a report, by whispers or secretly.
- To talk to incessantly or confidentially in a low humming voice.
- To fly at high speed and at a very low altitude over a specified area, as to make a surprise pass.
- To cut the hair in a close-cropped military style, or buzzcut.
- To drink to the bottom.
- To communicate with (a person) by means of a buzzer.
Noun
- The action of the verb to buzz.
Synonyms of Buzzing
Buzzing synonyms and antonyms →Buzzing in a Sentence
I can hear buzzing coming from the television.
Word Forms & Grammar
buzzing (countable and uncountable, plural buzzings)
buzzing
buzzing (comparative more buzzing, superlative most buzzing)
Words That Rhyme With Buzzing
Origin of Buzzing
From buzz + -ing.
Questions People Ask About Buzzing
Is buzzing a noun or a verb?
Buzzing is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb and an adjective.
What is another word for buzzing?
You can replace buzzing with words such as noisy, droning and abuzz. See the full list of buzzing synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of buzzing?
The plural of buzzing is buzzings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of buzzing?
The comparative form is more buzzing and the superlative form is most buzzing.