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BUZZED
Adjective
buzzed (comparative more buzzed, superlative most buzzed)
(slang) Slightly intoxicated.
Synonyms
• See drunk
Verb
buzzed
simple past tense and past participle of buzz
Source: Wiktionary
BUZZ
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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