Basic Details
Word: Buzz
Part of Speech: Verb/Noun
Meaning: To make a low, continuous humming sound, like that of bees; also, to describe the excitement or gossip about something.
Synonyms: Hum, drone, whisper, excitement
Antonyms: Silence, quiet
Idioms and Phrases
- Buzz around: To move quickly and energetically from one place to another, like bees. Example: "The children were buzzing around the playground, excited to play."
- All the buzz: To be the topic of discussion or excitement. Example: "The new movie has all the buzz this week, and everyone is talking about it."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The bees buzzed around the flowers, collecting nectar on a sunny day.
Example 2: There was a buzz of excitement in the air as the carnival came to town.
Example 3: After the announcement of the new game, there was a buzz among the students about its features.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the sound of buzzing made by bees is created by the rapid movement of their wings, which can beat up to 12,000 times a minute? That's why it's often described as a low, continuous hum!
Famous Quote
"The buzz is that it takes a bee to make honey, and it takes a buzz to live life." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "buzz" mean?
a) A loud shout
b) A low humming sound
c) A long silence
d) A bright light
Answer: b) A low humming sound
2. Which of these is a synonym of "buzz"?
a) Speak
b) Hum
c) Silent
d) Jump
Answer: b) Hum
3. Which sentence uses "buzz" correctly?
a) The lion buzzed loudly in the forest.
b) The electronic device made a buzzing noise.
c) The tree buzzed in the wind.
d) The car buzzed down the street.
Answer: b) The electronic device made a buzzing noise.
4. Which idiom means that something is widely talked about?
a) Buzz around
b) All the buzz
c) Buzz down
d) Buzz off
Answer: b) All the buzz
5. What is the opposite of "buzz"?
a) Noise
b) Hum
c) Silence
d) Chat
Answer: c) Silence
