"a-buzz" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more a-buzz [comparative], most a-buzz [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj|head=a-buzz}} a-buzz (comparative more a-buzz, superlative most a-buzz)
  1. Alternative form of abuzz. Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: abuzz
    Sense id: en-a-buzz-en-adj-tgfR3L-M Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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