buzzing

UK: ˈbʌzɪŋ | US: ˈbʌzɪŋ

Definition

  1. adj. making a continuous humming or vibrating sound

  2. n. the act or sound of buzzing

  3. v. present participle of "buzz" (to make a humming sound or move quickly)

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Etymology

"Buzzing" derives from the imitative verb "buzz," which mimics the sound of insects or machinery. Onomatopoeic words like this are formed to phonetically resemble the noise they describe. The suffix "-ing" is added to create the present participle or gerund form, indicating ongoing action or state.

Examples

  1. The bees were buzzing around the flowers.

  2. A buzzing noise came from the faulty refrigerator.

  3. The room was buzzing with excitement before the concert.

  4. He felt his phone buzzing in his pocket during the meeting.

  5. The buzzing of mosquitoes kept her awake all night.