English
Etymology
onomatopoetic|Onomatopoetic.
Pronunciation
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-�z|-�z
Noun
en-noun|es
- A continuous, humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones, or of a general expression of surprise or approbation.
- A whisper; a report spread secretly or cautiously.
- The audible friction of voice consonants.
- A rush or feeling of energy or excitement.
#:Still feeling the buzz from the coffee, he pushed through the last of the homework.
Translations
humming noise
Italian: brusio m
Japanese: ��� (boon)
Russian: ж�жжание (žužžnije) n
a report spread secretly or cautiously
trreq|Hebrew
audible friction of voice consonants
Verb
en-verb|buzz|es
- To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings. Hence: To utter a murmuring sound; to speak with a low, humming voice.
- To sound forth by buzzing.
- To whisper; to communicate, as tales, in an under tone; to spread, as report, by whispers, or secretly.
- To talk to incessantly or confidentially in a low humming voice.
- context|aviation To fly very low over an airport or other location.
Translations
to make a low, humming or sibilant sound
Dutch: zoemen
German: summen, brummen, surren
Russian: ж�жжа�� (žužžát�)
to sound forth by buzzing
to communicate, as tales, in an under tone
to talk to incessantly or confidentially in a low humming voice
Aviation: To fly very low over an airport or other location
Derived terms
buzzword
Category:Onomatopoeia
Category:Animal sounds
fa:buzz
fr:buzz
gl:buzz
io:buzz
hu:buzz
pt:buzz
fi:buzz
te:buzz
vi:buzz
zh:buzz
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