¹buzz

verb \ˈbəz\

: to make the low, continuous sound of a flying insect (such as a bee)

: to make a low, continuous sound

: to be filled with a low, continuous sound

Full Definition of BUZZ

intransitive verb

: to make a low continuous humming sound like that of a bee

a : murmur, whisper

b : to be filled with a confused murmur <the room buzzed with excitement>

: to make a signal with a buzzer

: to go quickly : hurry <buzzed around town in a sports car>; also : scram —usually used with off

: to feel high especially from a drug

transitive verb

: to utter covertly by or as if by whispering

: to cause to buzz

: to fly fast and close to <planes buzz the crowd>

: to summon or signal with a buzzer; also : to let in through an electronically controlled entrance —used with in or through <buzzed him in>

dial English : to drink to the last drop <get some more port whilst I buzz this bottle — W. M. Thackeray>

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Origin of BUZZ

Middle English bussen, of imitative origin

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to BUZZ

Synonyms: brim, bristle, bulge, burst, bustle, abound, crawl, hum, overflow, pullulate, swarm, teem

Antonyms: crawl, creep, poke

Rhymes with BUZZ

coz, fuzz

²buzz

noun

: the low, continuous sound made by a flying insect (such as a bee)

: a low, continuous sound

: a low sound caused by many people talking at the same time

Full Definition of BUZZ

: a persistent vibratory sound

a : a confused murmur

b : rumor, gossip

c : a flurry of activity

d : fad, craze

e : speculative or excited talk or attention relating especially to a new or forthcoming product or event <one of the few new shows that's getting good buzz — TV Guide>; also : an instance of such talk or attention <their first CD created a huge buzz>

: a signal conveyed by buzzer; specifically : a telephone call

: high 4

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