Abuzz

/əˈbʌz/ adjective

Definition

Full of activity, excitement, or conversation; buzzing with energy or talk.

Etymology

From a- (prefix meaning 'in a state of') + buzz, creating an adjective meaning 'in a state of buzzing' or metaphorically 'full of activity.'

Kelly Says

Words with the 'a-' prefix like 'abuzz,' 'ablaze,' and 'alight' are relics of older English that create vivid, almost poetic adjectives—'the town was abuzz' sounds more energetic than 'the town was full of activity.'

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