verb🔗ShareSummen, brummenTo make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings."The beehive buzzed loudly as the children played near it. "Der Bienenstock summte laut, als die Kinder in der Nähe spielten.soundinsectanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEifrig sein, geschäftig seinTo show a high level of activity and haste (alluding to the common simile "busy as a bee"). Often in the colloquial imperative "Buzz off!""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.languagecommunicationwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFlüstern, tuscheln, munkelnTo whisper; to communicate, as tales, in an undertone; to spread, as a report, by whispers or secretly."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.communicationlanguagesoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZuraunen, ins Ohr flüsternTo talk to incessantly or confidentially in a low humming voice."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.communicationsoundlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTieffliegen, knapp überfliegenTo fly at high speed and at a very low altitude over a specified area, as to make a surprise pass."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.vehicleactionmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDie Haare kurz schneiden, abrasierenTo cut the hair in a close-cropped military style, or buzzcut."He buzzed his hair short before starting his summer job. "Er rasierte sich die Haare kurz, bevor er seinen Sommerjob antrat.appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAustrinken, exenTo drink to the bottom."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.drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnklingeln, anzurufenTo communicate with (a person) by means of a buzzer."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.communicationtechnologydeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Shareleicht betrunken, angeschwipstSlightly intoxicated."After just one glass of wine, Maria felt a little buzzed. "Nach nur einem Glas Wein fühlte sich Maria leicht betrunken.drinksensationbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
