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buzzes

/ˈbʌzɪz/

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noun

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

Examples :

"The buzzes of conversation filled the coffee shop. "

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noun

Examples :

"The buzzes about the new company policy started during lunch. "

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noun

The audible friction of voice consonants.

Examples :

"The linguist analyzed the different buzzes produced by the speakers as they pronounced the "z" and "v" sounds. "

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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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noun

A telephone call or e-mail.

Examples :

"He gets a lot of buzzes on his phone every day because he's popular. "

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noun

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

Examples :

"The biggest buzz at the office today is the rumor of a company merger. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The bee buzzes around the flower. "

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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 office buzzes with activity as everyone rushes to finish their reports before the deadline. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The rumor about the teacher's resignation buzzes through the school halls. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"During the exam, the student behind me nervously buzzes to his friend about the answer to question number three. "

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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 small plane buzzes the airfield before landing. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The soldier buzzed his hair short for the army. "

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verb

To drink to the bottom.

Examples :

"After a long day of work, he buzzes his beer and sighs contentedly. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The teacher buzzes the student to come to the front of the class. "

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