A-buzz

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of abuzz. alt-of, alternative

    "The court was all astir and a-buzz, when the black sheep—whom many fell away from in dread—pressed him into an obscure corner among the crowd."

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activeagileairyaliveanimateanimated

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"The court was all astir and a-buzz, when the black sheep—whom many fell away from in dread—pressed him into an obscure corner among the crowd."

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