buzzing
Translation
buzzing, humming, vibrant
Examples
I hear a buzzing noise.
I hear a buzzing noise.
The office was buzzing with activity.
The office was buzzing with activity.
Grammar Patterns
a buzzing ((noun)) describes a sound I hear a buzzing noise.
((place)) is buzzing with ((sth.)) describes a place full of activity The office was buzzing with activity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: humming, vibrant, bustling; Antonyms: quiet, silent
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'to buzz', which is onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of a bee.
Memory Tips
Think of a beehive: it has a literal 'buzzing' sound and is also 'buzzing' with activity. This connects both meanings.