gerund noun
It is a low, continuous sound or vibration made by something.
The buzzing of the refrigerator kept me awake.
I heard buzzing outside the window.
American English
How to pronounce buzzing
noun · verb · adjectiveB2Common word
BUHzihng
/ˈbə.zɪŋ/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of buzz
Buzzing can be a gerund noun, a present participle in a continuous verb form, or an adjective describing a lively place.
It is a low, continuous sound or vibration made by something.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
present participle
It describes something that is making a low, continuous sound, often because it is vibrating.
The bees were buzzing around the flowers.
My phone was buzzing in my pocket.
present participle
It describes a place or group that is full of lively activity and excited talk.
The café was buzzing with conversation.
Everyone was buzzing about the new restaurant.
participial adjective
It describes a place or group that is full of lively activity and excited talk.
We found a buzzing café near the station.
The buzzing market attracted tourists all morning.
Useful expressions
to feel excited or pleased because of something
I get a buzz from helping new students.
the excited talk and interest about something
The buzz around the game is growing.
to let someone enter by using a buzzer
Please buzz me in when I arrive.
Related words & forms
The double z stays in buzzes, buzzed, and buzzing.