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buzzed

/bʌzd/

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verb

Summen, brummen

To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings.

Examples :

"The beehive buzzed loudly as the children played near it. "

Der Bienenstock summte laut, als die Kinder in der Nähe spielten.

sound insect animal

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verb

Eifrig sein, geschäftig sein

To show a high level of activity and haste (alluding to the common simile "busy as a bee"). Often in the colloquial imperative "Buzz off!"

Examples :

"The office buzzed with activity as everyone rushed to meet the project deadline. "

Das Büro war voller Aktivität, als sich alle beeilten, den Projektabgabetermin einzuhalten.

language communication word

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verb

Flüstern, tuscheln, munkeln

To whisper; to communicate, as tales, in an undertone; to spread, as a report, by whispers or secretly.

Examples :

"The students buzzed about the surprise quiz before class started, hoping to get some clues. "

Die Schüler tuschelten vor Unterrichtsbeginn über den Überraschungs-Test und hofften auf ein paar Hinweise.

communication language sound

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verb

Zuraunen, ins Ohr flüstern

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

Examples :

"The two friends buzzed to each other in the library, sharing secrets about their crushes. "

Die beiden Freunde tuschelten in der Bibliothek miteinander und teilten Geheimnisse über ihre Schwärme.

communication sound language

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verb

Tieffliegen, knapp überfliegen

To fly at high speed and at a very low altitude over a specified area, as to make a surprise pass.

Examples :

"The pilot buzzed the airport runway, giving everyone on the ground a brief but loud surprise. "

Der Pilot überflog die Landebahn des Flughafens in geringer Höhe und überraschte alle am Boden kurz, aber laut.

vehicle action military

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verb

Die Haare kurz schneiden, abrasieren

To cut the hair in a close-cropped military style, or buzzcut.

Examples :

"He buzzed his hair short before starting his summer job. "

Er rasierte sich die Haare kurz, bevor er seinen Sommerjob antrat.

appearance style

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verb

Austrinken, exen

To drink to the bottom.

Examples :

"He was so thirsty after the game that he buzzed his entire water bottle in one go. "

Er hatte nach dem Spiel so einen Durst, dass er seine gesamte Wasserflasche in einem Zug austrank.

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verb

Anklingeln, anzurufen

To communicate with (a person) by means of a buzzer.

Examples :

"The receptionist buzzed me into the office after I showed her my ID. "

Die Rezeptionistin klingelte mich ins Büro, nachdem ich ihr meinen Ausweis gezeigt hatte.

communication technology device

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adjective

leicht betrunken, angeschwipst

Slightly intoxicated.

Examples :

"After just one glass of wine, Maria felt a little buzzed. "

Nach nur einem Glas Wein fühlte sich Maria leicht betrunken.

drink sensation body