"buzzstorm" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: buzzstorms [plural]
Etymology: buzz + storm Etymology templates: {{compound|en|buzz|storm}} buzz + storm Head templates: {{en-noun}} buzzstorm (plural buzzstorms)
  1. A spate of intense publicity or interest over something.
    Sense id: en-buzzstorm-en-noun-tnN9scEw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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