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abuzz
What does abuzz mean?
abuzz (adjective): characterized by a high level of activity or gossip.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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/əˈbʌz/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
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showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
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characterized by a high level of activity or gossip
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causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
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