buzz

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To make a low, continuous humming sound, like a bee.

   Bees were buzzing around the flowers in the garden.

2. 2
   noun

   A low, continuous humming sound.

   I could hear the buzz of a bee near the window.

3. 3
   verb

   To be full of noise, activity, or excitement.

   The office was buzzing with activity before the launch.

4. 4
   noun

   A feeling of energy, excitement, or pleasure.

   She felt a real buzz after winning the race.

Common collocations

• buzz saw Noun + noun
• buzz off Verb + adverb

From Middle English *bussen (suggested by Middle English bussyng (“buzzing”)), of onomatopoeic origin. Cognate with Scots bizz (“to buzz”). Compare Middle English bunning (“buzzing”), Middle English hossing (“buzzing”), Middle English bissen (“to hush”).

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