BUZZ

buzz

(noun) a confusion of activity and gossip; “the buzz of excitement was so great that a formal denial was issued”

buzz, bombilation, bombination

(noun) sound of rapid vibration; “the buzz of a bumble bee”

buzz

(verb) call with a buzzer; “he buzzed the servant”

buzz

(verb) fly low; “Planes buzzed the crowds in the square”

buzz, bombinate, bombilate

(verb) make a buzzing sound; “bees were buzzing around the hive”

hum, buzz, seethe

(verb) be noisy with activity; “This office is buzzing with activity”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Onomatopoeic.

Noun

buzz (countable and uncountable, plural buzzes)

A continuous, humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones.

A whisper.

The audible friction of voice consonants.

(informal) A rush or feeling of energy or excitement; a feeling of slight intoxication.

(informal) A telephone call or e-mail.

(informal) Major topic of conversation; widespread rumor; information spread behind the scenes.

Verb

buzz (third-person singular simple present buzzes, present participle buzzing, simple past and past participle buzzed)

(intransitive) To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings.

(by extension) To utter a murmuring sound; to speak with a low, humming voice.

(chiefly, of an insect) To fly while making such a sound.

(colloquial) To show a high level of activity and haste (alluding to the common simile "busy as a bee"). Often in the colloquial imperative "Buzz off!"

(transitive) To whisper; to communicate, as tales, in an undertone; to spread, as a report, by whispers or secretly.

(transitive) To talk to incessantly or confidentially in a low humming voice.

(aviation) To fly at high speed and at a very low altitude over a specified area, as to make a surprise pass.

(transitive) To cut the hair in a close-cropped military style, or buzzcut.

(archaic, transitive) To drink to the bottom.

(transitive) To communicate with (a person) by means of a buzzer.

Proper noun

Buzz

A male given name

Usage notes

Buzz is often used as a nickname for men with a buzz cut (a hairstyle).

Source: Wiktionary

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Buzz, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Buzzed; p. pr. & vb. n. Buzzing.] Etym: [An onomatopoeia.]

Definition: To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings. Hence: To utter a murmuring sound; to speak with a low, humming voice. Like a wasp is buzzed, and stung him. Longfellow. However these disturbers of our peace Buzz in the people's ears. Shak.

Buzz, v. t.

1. To sound forth by buzzing. Shak.

2. To whisper; to communicate, as tales, in an under tone; to spread, as report, by whispers, or secretly. I will buzz abroad such prophecies That Edward shall be fearful of his life. Shak.

3. To talk to incessantly or confidentially in a low humming voice. [Colloq.]

4. (Phonetics)

Definition: To sound with a "buzz". H. Sweet.

Buzz, n.

1. A continuous, humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones, or of a general expression of surprise or approbation. "The constant buzz of a fly." Macaulay.

I found the whole room in a buzz of politics. Addison. There is a buzz all around regarding the sermon. Thackeray.

2. A whisper; a report spread secretly or cautiously. There's a certain buzz Of a stolen marriage. Massinger.

3. (Phonetics)

Definition: The audible friction of voice consonants. H. Sweet.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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