buzzing
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present participleof buzz.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
buzznouna low, vibrating, humming sound, as of bees, machinery, or people talking. -
a word derived from
buzz.
buzznouna low, vibrating, humming sound, as of bees, machinery, or people talking.
Example Sentences
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At Craven Cattle Mart on the outskirts of Skipton, North Yorkshire, the auction ring is buzzing as farmers from across the Yorkshire Dales and Pennine Moors come to buy and sell livestock.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Melvyn Moyes, who was in the city centre with his brother Ken to cheer on the team, described the atmosphere as "buzzing".
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Since then, Richmond’s phone has been buzzing with a consistent refrain: “Now I understand why you have a foldable.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
This sounds kind of self-sabotaging, but we met with Odd Future when they first were buzzing in L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
The hours flew by, the machines rumbled back to life, and the farm began buzzing with activity.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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