buzz

  1. Noun.  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.
  2. Noun.  A whisper; a report spread secretly or cautiously.
  3. Noun.  The audible friction of voice consonants.
  4. Noun.  A rush or feeling of energy or excitement.
  5. Noun.  (slang) A telephone call.
  6. Verb.  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.
  7. Verb.  To sound forth by buzzing.
  8. Verb.  To whisper; to communicate, as tales, in an under tone; to spread, as report, by whispers, or secretly.
  9. Verb.  To talk to incessantly or confidentially in a low humming voice.
  10. Verb.  (context, aviation) To fly very low over an airport or other location.

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