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buzz

/bʌz/

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noun

A continuous, humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones.

Examples :

"The café buzzed with the low murmur of conversations. "

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noun

Examples :

"The buzz about the upcoming school play was a whisper of excitement among the students. "

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The audible friction of voice consonants.

Examples :

"The buzz of the "b" and "p" sounds in "basketball" was noticeable during the coach's instructions. "

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noun

A rush or feeling of energy or excitement; a feeling of slight intoxication.

Examples :

"Still feeling the buzz from the coffee, he pushed through the last of the homework."

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A telephone call or e-mail.

Examples :

"I got a buzz from my sister about the family reunion. "

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Major topic of conversation; widespread rumor; information spread behind the scenes.

Examples :

"The latest buzz at school is about the new student's amazing talent for playing the violin. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The beekeeper's hive buzzed loudly as the bees worked. "

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verb

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 students were buzzing with excitement about the upcoming field trip. "

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

Examples :

"The students were buzzing about the surprise party for the teacher. "

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

Examples :

"The students were buzzing about the upcoming school dance, whispering excitedly in low voices. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The fighter jets buzzed low over the school playground during the air show. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"My dad buzzed his hair short for his new job. "

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To drink to the bottom.

Examples :

"He buzzed the juice box, leaving only a few drops. "

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

Examples :

"The teacher buzzed the student to come to the front of the classroom. "

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