Buzz
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verb
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noun
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(As a verb)
Buzz ( verb )
- To make a low, continuous humming or droning sound, like that of a bee or fly.
- To make a sound like a phone vibrating, indicating an incoming call or message.
- To move or fly with a low, continuous humming or droning sound.
- To speak excitedly or quietly about something, usually something secret or gossipy.
Origin:
The word "buzz" comes from the middle english word "buzzen" which means to make a humming or droning sound. it ultimately derives from the proto-germanic word "buzzjan", which also means to make a humming or droning sound.
Examples:
- The bees were buzzing around the flowers.
- His phone was buzzing in his pocket.
- The plane buzzed the tower.
- The town was buzzing with rumors of the celebrity sightings.
- She buzzed around the kitchen, getting everything ready for dinner.
(As a noun)
Buzz ( noun )
- To make a low, continuous humming or droning sound, like that of a bee or fly.
- To make a sound like a phone vibrating, indicating an incoming call or message.
- To move or fly with a low, continuous humming or droning sound.
- To speak excitedly or quietly about something, usually something secret or gossipy.
Origin:
The word "buzz" comes from the middle english word "buzzen" which means to make a humming or droning sound. it ultimately derives from the proto-germanic word "buzzjan", which also means to make a humming or droning sound.
Examples:
- The bees were buzzing around the flowers.
- His phone was buzzing in his pocket.
- The plane buzzed the tower.
- The town was buzzing with rumors of the celebrity sightings.
- She buzzed around the kitchen, getting everything ready for dinner.