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buzz

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of BUZZ

1
a communication by telephone <give me a buzz when you decide>
Synonyms buzz, ring
2
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion <the motor made a soft buzz>
Synonyms burr, buzz, chirr, churr, drone, purr, thrum, whir (also whirr), whiz (or whizz), zoom
3
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy <the buzz is that this would-be blockbuster will be the bomb of the summer>
4
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time <longer hairstyles are the buzz this season>
Near Antonyms classic, standard

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