Lexic.us

Definition of Buzz

1. Noun. Sound of rapid vibration. "The buzz of a bumble bee"

2. Verb. Make a buzzing sound. "Bees were buzzing around the hive"

3. Noun. A confusion of activity and gossip. "The buzz of excitement was so great that a formal denial was issued"

4. Verb. Fly low. "Planes buzzed the crowds in the square"

5. Verb. Be noisy with activity. "The streets buzz with crowds"; "This office is buzzing with activity"

6. Verb. Call with a buzzer. "He buzzed the servant"

Definition of Buzz

1. v. i. 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.

2. v. t. To sound forth by buzzing.

3. n. 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.

Definition of Buzz

1. Noun. 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. ¹

2. Noun. A whisper; a report spread secretly or cautiously. ¹

3. Noun. The audible friction of voice consonants. ¹

4. Noun. A rush or feeling of energy or excitement. ¹

5. Noun. (slang) A telephone call. ¹

6. Noun. (slang) feeling of slight intoxication ¹

7. Verb. 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. ¹

8. Verb. To sound forth by buzzing. ¹

9. Verb. To whisper; to communicate, as tales, in an under tone; to spread, as report, by whispers, or secretly. ¹

10. Verb. To talk to incessantly or confidentially in a low humming voice. ¹

11. Verb. (context: aviation) To fly very low over an airport or other location. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Buzz

1. to make a vibrating sound [v -ED, -ING, -ES]

Medical Definition of Buzz

1. 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) Origin: An onomatopoeia. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Buzz

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