buzz (n.)

  1. sound of rapid vibration; the buzz of a bumble bee

    [ Syn: bombilation , bombination ]

  2. a confusion of activity and gossip; the buzz of excitement was so great that a formal denial was issued'

    buzz (v.)

  1. make a buzzing sound; bees were buzzing around the hive

    [ Syn: bombinate , bombilate ]

  2. fly low; Planes buzzed the crowds in the square'

  3. be noisy with activity; This office is buzzing with activity

    [ Syn: hum , seethe ]

  4. call with a buzzer; he buzzed the servant'

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