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   buzz

   /bʌz/

   noun

   • 1. a low, continuous humming or murmuring sound, made by or similar to that made by an insect: "the buzz of the bees" Similar humhummingbuzzingmurmurdronewhirwhirringfizzfizzingfuzzhisssingingwhisperinformal:zizztinnitusliterary:bombinationbombilationsusurrationsusurrusrare:sibilation
   • ▪ the sound of a buzzer or telephone. Similar audible warningpurrpurringringringingnotetonebeepbleepmeepwarblesignalalarmalert
   • ▪ a phone call: informal "I'll give you a buzz" Similar callphone calltelephone callringinformal:belltinkle
   • 2. an atmosphere of excitement and activity: "there is a real buzz about the place"
   • ▪ a feeling of excitement or euphoria; a thrill: informal "I got such a buzz out of seeing the kids' faces" Similar thrillfeeling of excitementfeeling of euphoriastimulationglowtingledelightjoypleasurefunenjoymenttitillationinformal:kickcharge
   • ▪ a general sense of excitement about or interest in someone or something, as reflected in or generated by media coverage or word of mouth: informal "they created a huge buzz with their latest album"
   • 3. a rumour: informal "there's a strong buzz that he's in Scotland" Similar rumourgossipstorywordreportwhisperspeculationinsinuationsuggestionhinton ditshu-shuinformal:gossscuttlebuttteafurphyskinder

   verb

   • 1. make a low, continuous humming sound: "mosquitoes were buzzing all around us" Similar humdronebumblewhirfizzfuzzhisssingmurmurwhisperinformal:zizzliterary:bombinatebombilatesusurraterare:sibilate
   • ▪ (of the ears) be filled with a humming sound: "this amp is loud enough to make my ears buzz for a couple of hours on full blast"
   • ▪ signal to someone with a buzzer: "the intercom buzzed loudly" Similar purrsoundreverberateringbeepbleepwarble
   • ▪ phone (someone): informal "he buzzed me on the car phone"
   • 2. move quickly or busily: "she buzzed along the M1 back into town" Similar bustlescurryscuttlescramblescamperflutterfusshurryhastenmake hasterushracedashrunsprinttearshootchargechasecareerscutterinformal:scootbeetlewhizzharezoomzip
   • ▪ (of an aircraft) fly very close to (another aircraft, the ground, etc.) at high speed: informal "helicopter gunships were sent to buzz the villages"
   • 3. (of a place) have an air of excitement or be full of lively activity: "Westminster is buzzing with anticipation" Similar have an air ofbe activebe livelybe busybustlebe bustlinghumthrobvibratepulsewhirl
   • ▪ (of a person) be in a state of great excitement or stimulation: "twenty-four hours later Mark was still buzzing"
   • 4. throw (something) hard. informal British

   Word Origin late Middle English: imitative.

   Scrabble Points: 24

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBUZZ | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BUZZ definition: 1. to make a continuous, low sound such as the one a bee makes: 2. to press a buzzer in order to…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › buzzBuzz Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : to make a low continuous humming sound like that of a bee. 2. a. : murmur, whisper. b. : to be filled with a confused murmur. the room buzzed with excitement. 3. : to make a signal with a buzzer. 4. : to go quickly : hurry. buzzed around town in a sports car. also : scram usually used with off. 5. : to feel high especially from a drug.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › buzzBUZZ Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Buzz definition: a low, vibrating, humming sound, as of bees, machinery, or people talking.. See examples of BUZZ used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishBUZZ | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   BUZZ definition: 1. a feeling of excitement, energy, or pleasure: 2. a continuous sound like a bee makes 3. to make…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBUZZ definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   You can use buzz to refer to a word, idea, or activity which has recently become extremely popular. ...the latest buzz phrase in garden design circles. Sex education in schools was the buzz topic.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBUZZ | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   BUZZ meaning: 1. to make a continuous, low sound such as the one a bee makes: 2. to press a buzzer in order to…. Learn more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › buzzBuzz - definition of buzz by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. A vibrating, humming, or droning sound. 2. A low murmur: a buzz of talk. 3. A telephone call: Give me a buzz at nine. 4. Slang.