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