buzz
gb/bˈʌz/ us/bˈʌz/
A2
Angielski
~ 7400
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Rzeczownik
A2
event
1
Low, continuous humming sound
A low, steady sound like bees or a small machine make.
Schemat użycia:
a buzz of [machines/voices/activity]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse "buzz" with "ring" for phones. "Ring" is usually for the main, longer sound of a call, while "buzz" often suggests a short vibration or humming noise.
Synonimy
hum (Very close in meaning; often slightly softer and smoother than a buzz.)
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drone (Suggests a dull, continued sound, often lower and more monotonous than a buzz.)
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whir (Used more for quickly spinning machines, with a lighter, higher sound than a buzz.)
Antonimy
silence (The complete absence of sound, the opposite of any buzz.)
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quiet (Very little or no noise, contrasting with the noticeable presence of a buzz.)
Kolokacje
loud buzz
|low buzz
|constant buzz
|electric buzz
|buzz of conversation
Tematy
sound
|technology
|nature
|daily life
Przykłady
- There was a constant buzz from the old refrigerator.
- I could hear the buzz of the fluorescent lights above my desk.
- The quiet evening was broken only by the buzz of insects in the field.
- A sharp buzz from his phone told him he had a new message.
- The dentist’s drill started with a high, nervous buzz.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- I heard a loud buzz from the machine.
- There was a soft buzz in the room from the lights.
- The buzz of insects kept me awake at night.
- Her phone made a short buzz on the table.
Czasownik
A2
action
2
Make a low humming sound
To make a low, steady sound like bees or a small machine.
Schemat użycia:
[something] buzzes
Częsty błąd:
Some learners use "buzz" only for insects. It is also very common for phones, alarms, and other electronic devices that vibrate or make a humming sound.
Synonimy
hum (Very similar, but can sound softer or smoother than buzz.)
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whirr (Often used when something spins or moves quickly, with a lighter mechanical sound.)
Antonimy
fall silent (Describes something that stops making any sound, opposite of continuing to buzz.)
Kolokacje
bees buzz
|phone buzzing
|buzzing noise
|buzzing sound
|buzzing in my ears
Tematy
sound
|technology
|nature
Przykłady
- My phone keeps buzzing on the table.
- Flies buzzed around the fruit bowl in the kitchen.
- The neon sign outside the bar was buzzing loudly.
- Her ears were buzzing after the loud concert.
- A drone buzzed overhead during the parade.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The bees are buzzing in the garden.
- My watch buzzes when I get a message.
- The old light is buzzing again.
- After the show, my ears were buzzing.
Rzeczownik
informal
B1
state
3
Pleasant feeling of excitement
A happy, excited feeling, often for a short time, sometimes from alcohol, coffee, or an exciting activity.
Schemat użycia:
get a buzz from [something]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse this with "noise" because of the sound meaning of "buzz". In this sense, it is about an inner feeling, not a sound. Also, be careful: in informal speech, a "buzz" from alcohol or drugs is mild; stronger effects are usually called a "high."
Synonimy
rush (A stronger, often faster feeling of excitement or euphoria than a buzz.)
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high (Often used for a stronger drug- or alcohol-induced state; more intense and sometimes longer than a buzz.)
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thrill (Focuses more on sharp excitement or pleasure from an experience rather than the physical feeling from substances.)
Antonimy
letdown (The feeling of disappointment or loss of excitement after expecting a buzz or high.)
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boredom (A state of no excitement, the opposite of feeling a buzz.)
Kolokacje
get a buzz
|feel a buzz
|little buzz
|nice buzz
|buzz from caffeine
Tematy
emotions
|health
|daily life
Przykłady
- I still get a buzz from playing live on stage.
- This coffee gives me a real buzz in the morning.
- He liked the little buzz he got after one or two beers.
- The risk gave her a buzz she couldn’t find anywhere else.
- Winning the prize gave him such a buzz that he couldn’t stop smiling.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- I get a buzz from speaking English with new people.
- This strong coffee gives me a buzz.
- Winning the game gave her a big buzz.
- He likes the buzz he feels after a fast run.
Rzeczownik
informal
B2
entity
4
Excited talk or publicity
When many people talk excitedly about something, and it becomes popular or famous for a while.
Schemat użycia:
the buzz about [something]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes use "buzz" where "news" or "information" is better. "Buzz" suggests excitement and popularity, not just facts. For example, "What’s the buzz at the office?" means "What is everyone excited about?", not simply "What is the information?"
Synonimy
hype (Suggests strong, often excessive promotion; sometimes more negative than buzz.)
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buzzword-of-mouth (Not a standard word; learners should use "word of mouth" instead of trying to form compounds like this.)
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excitement (General emotional reaction; does not always include widespread talk the way buzz does.)
Antonimy
obscurity (The state of being unknown and not talked about, opposite of having buzz.)
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indifference (When people do not care or talk about something, the opposite of the interest behind buzz.)
Kolokacje
media buzz
|create a buzz
|huge buzz
|online buzz
|the buzz about the movie
Tematy
media
|business
|social
|communication
Przykłady
- There’s a lot of buzz around their new app.
- The film generated huge buzz after its festival premiere.
- What’s the buzz about this restaurant everyone keeps mentioning?
- The company is trying to create some buzz on social media before the launch.
- Despite the early buzz, the product failed to impress reviewers.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- There is a lot of buzz about the new phone.
- The singer became famous after strong online buzz.
- The company wants to create buzz before the product launch.
- What is the buzz about this TV show?
Rzeczownik
B1
event
5
Background noise of people talking
A low, steady sound you hear when many people talk at once.
Schemat użycia:
a buzz of [conversation/talk]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes think this always means strong excitement. Here it mainly describes the sound itself: the low, continuous noise in the background, not necessarily strong emotion.
Synonimy
murmur (A softer, more gentle background sound of people talking than buzz.)
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hum (Very similar; focuses on the steady sound more than the liveliness.)
Antonimy
hush (A sudden quiet or stillness after people stop talking, opposite of a buzz of voices.)
Kolokacje
buzz of conversation
|buzz of voices
|a quiet buzz
|soft buzz
|buzz in the room
Tematy
social
|daily life
|daily_life
|communication
Przykłady
- There was a low buzz of conversation in the café.
- The classroom fell silent after the cheerful buzz of group work.
- A steady buzz of voices came from the crowded lobby.
- As the speaker walked on stage, the excited buzz in the hall slowly died down.
- The office had its usual morning buzz as everyone arrived.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- I heard a buzz of voices in the next room.
- There was a happy buzz in the café.
- The buzz of conversation stopped when the teacher came in.
- The party ended and the buzz slowly went away.
Czasownik
informal
B1
action
6
Phone or contact briefly
To call someone, usually for a short time, often for a quick question or message.
Schemat użycia:
buzz [someone]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes think "buzz" is formal. It is informal and friendly. In emails or formal messages, it is safer to use "call" or "contact" instead of "buzz."
Synonimy
call (The most common neutral word; does not suggest the call is short the way buzz often does.)
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ring (Very similar informally, especially in British English, but does not carry the "quick" feeling of buzz as strongly.)
Antonimy
ignore (To deliberately not contact or answer someone, opposite of choosing to buzz them.)
Kolokacje
buzz you later
|buzz me when
|give me a buzz
|buzz him at work
|buzz her on her mobile
Tematy
daily life
|communication
|technology
|daily_life
Przykłady
- I’ll buzz you later with the details.
- Buzz me when you get home so I know you’re safe.
- Can you buzz Sarah and ask if she’s coming?
- She buzzed her boss to say she would be late.
- Just buzz me on WhatsApp if you need anything.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- I will buzz you after work.
- Please buzz me when the food arrives.
- He buzzed his friend to say hello.
- You can buzz me on my phone tonight.
Czasownik
B2
action
7
Move quickly nearby while buzzing
To move quickly and busily near someone or something, like an insect or small object that makes a buzzing sound.
Schemat użycia:
[something/someone] buzzes around [someone/something]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes use only "fly" in these situations. "Buzz" adds the idea of sound and quick, busy movement, especially for insects or small machines.
Synonimy
whiz (Emphasizes fast movement, often with a higher or sharper sound than buzz.)
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dart (Focuses on quick, sudden movement without suggesting a buzzing sound.)
Antonimy
crawl (Describes very slow movement, opposite of the quick activity suggested by buzz.)
Kolokacje
buzz around
|buzzing around my head
|cars buzzing past
|buzzing around the room
|buzzing with activity
Tematy
movement
|nature
|daily life
|daily_life
Przykłady
- Tiny drones buzzed past the windows during the show.
- Flies kept buzzing around the fruit on the table.
- Cars were buzzing up and down the street all night.
- She buzzed around the kitchen getting everything ready for dinner.
- Bees buzzed around the flowers in the garden.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- Many flies are buzzing around the food.
- Cars buzzed past our house all day.
- He buzzed around the office, talking to everyone.
- A small plane buzzed over the beach.
Czasownik
informal
C1
action
8
Fly low over something
To fly a plane very low over a place or people, usually to show power or for fun.
Schemat użycia:
buzz [a place/someone]
Synonimy
skim (To move just above the surface of something; does not include the idea of noise or showing off as strongly as buzz.)
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strafe (A military term for attacking from low-flying aircraft; more violent and specific than buzz.)
Antonimy
soar (To fly very high, opposite of the low flying in buzzing.)
Kolokacje
buzz the tower
|buzz the beach
|planes buzzing the city
|jets buzzing overhead
Tematy
transport
|military
|travel
|transportation
Przykłady
- The fighter pilots were told not to buzz the tower again.
- A small plane buzzed the beach, making people look up in surprise.
- Helicopters buzzed the stadium before the game started.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The jet buzzed the city and flew very low.
- A plane buzzed the farm and scared the cows.
- Helicopters buzzed the area all morning.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
buzz
IPA
GB/bˈʌz/
US/bˈʌz/
Sylaby i akcent
buzz (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (buzz)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: buzz
- Plural: buzzes
Verb
- Base: buzz
- 3rd Person Singular: buzzes
- Present Participle: buzzing
- Past: buzzed
Rodzina wyrazów
Wyrażenia
buzz about
1/bˈʌz əbˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Move quickly around a place
To move quickly around a place while doing many small tasks.
Przykłady
- People buzzed about the office, getting ready for the meeting.
- He spent the afternoon buzzing about the kitchen, cooking and cleaning.
buzz around
1/bˈʌz ɚˈaʊnd/
phrasal verb
Move quickly and busily
To move quickly and in many directions, often while doing a lot of things.
Przykłady
- She spent the morning buzzing around the house getting ready.
- Bees were buzzing around the flowers.
- Waiters buzzed around the room serving drinks.
buzz by
1/bˈʌz bˈaɪ/
phrasal verb
Move quickly past
To go past someone or something very quickly, often making a buzzing sound.
Przykłady
- A cyclist buzzed by us on the narrow path.
- Drones buzzed by the window during the show.
buzz cut
1/bˈʌz kˈʌt/
fixed phrase
Very short clipper haircut
A very short haircut made with an electric hair clipper, usually all the same length.
Przykłady
- He got a buzz cut for the summer.
- The soldier’s hair was a neat buzz cut.
buzz in
1/bˈʌz ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
Let someone in with buzzer
To press a button on an intercom or door system so that someone can enter a building.
Przykłady
- Can you buzz me in? I’m at the front door.
- The receptionist buzzed us in as soon as we arrived.
- You need a code, or someone has to buzz you in.
buzz kill
1/bˈʌz kˈɪl/
fixed phrase
informal
Something that ruins excitement
A person or thing that makes people stop feeling happy or excited.
Przykłady
- The loud argument was a total buzz kill at the party.
- Don’t be a buzz kill—just enjoy the game.
buzz off
1/bˈʌz ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
informal
Go away (often rude)
To go away; used to tell someone to leave, often in a rude or joking way.
Przykłady
- I told him to buzz off and leave me alone.
- Buzz off, I’m trying to work here.
- She laughed and told her brother to buzz off.
buzzword
1/bˈʌzwɚd/
fixed phrase
Fashionable popular term
A word or phrase that is very popular for a time, especially in business, politics, or technology.
Przykłady
- "Sustainability" has become a big buzzword in business.
- "AI" is the latest buzzword in the tech world.
cause a buzz
1/kˈɔz ə bˈʌz/
fixed phrase
Make excited talk start
To make people start talking and feeling excited about something.
Przykłady
- His comments caused quite a buzz on social media.
- The surprise announcement caused a buzz in the crowd.
create a buzz
1/kɹiˈeɪt ə bˈʌz/
fixed phrase
Cause people to talk excitedly
To make many people talk excitedly about something.
Przykłady
- The ad campaign really created a buzz online.
- They hope the event will create a buzz about the new brand.
- Her performance created a buzz in the music industry.
get a buzz from
1/ɡˈɛt ə bˈʌz fɹˈʌm/
idiom
informal
Receive excited feeling from something
To feel excited or slightly high because of something you do, drink, or take.
Przykłady
- He gets a buzz from extreme sports.
- I get a buzz from strong coffee in the morning.
- Some people get a buzz from taking small risks.
get a buzz out of
1/ɡˈɛt ə bˈʌz ˈaʊt əv/
idiom
informal
Feel excited pleasure from something
To feel happy and excited because you do something or experience something.
Przykłady
- She really gets a buzz out of teaching kids.
- I get a buzz out of learning new languages.
- He still gets a buzz out of playing in front of a crowd.
give [someone] a buzz
1/ɡˈɪv sˈʌmwˌʌn ə bˈʌz/
idiom
informal
Phone someone briefly
To call someone on the phone, usually for a short, quick reason.
Przykłady
- Give me a buzz when you’re ready to leave.
- I’ll give you a buzz tomorrow to confirm the time.
- She gave him a buzz on his mobile during her lunch break.
the buzz
1/ðə bˈʌz/
fixed phrase
informal
General excited talk or feeling
The excited talk or feeling many people have about something.
Przykłady
- What’s the buzz in the office today?
- The buzz around their new product is huge.
- You can feel the buzz in the city before the big game.
what's the buzz?
1/wˈʌts ðə bˈʌz ‖/
fixed phrase
informal
Ask what is happening
Used to ask what is happening or what people are talking about and excited about.
Przykłady
- So, what’s the buzz? Did I miss anything?
- What’s the buzz in the office today?