Buzz

English Meaning

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. To make a low droning or vibrating sound like that of a bee.
2. To talk, often excitedly, in low tones.
3. To be abuzz; hum: The department was buzzing with rumors.
4. To move quickly and busily; bustle.
5. To make a signal with a buzzer.
6. To cause to buzz.
7. To utter in a rapid, low voice: "What is he buzzing in my ears?” ( Robert Browning).
8. Informal To fly low over: The plane buzzed the control tower.
9. To call or signal with a buzzer.
10. To make a telephone call to.
11. To give a buzzcut to.
12. A vibrating, humming, or droning sound.
13. A low murmur: a buzz of talk.
14. A telephone call: Give me a buzz at nine.
15. Slang A state of pleasant intoxication, as from alcohol.
16. Slang A state of stimulation or overstimulation, as from caffeine.
17. Slang Excited interest or attention: "The biggest buzz surrounds the simplest antioxidants: vitamins” ( Carol Turkington).
18. Slang Rumor; gossip: the latest buzz from Hollywood.
19. A buzzcut.
20. buzz off Informal To leave quickly; go away: I told them in no uncertain terms to buzz off.