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buzz
(bŭz)v. buzzed, buzz·ing, buzz·es
v.intr.
1. To make a low droning or vibrating sound like that of a bee.
2.
a. To talk, often excitedly, in low tones.
b. To be abuzz; hum: The department was buzzing with rumors.
3. To move quickly and busily; bustle.
4. To make a signal with a buzzer.
v.tr.
1. To cause to buzz.
2. To utter in a rapid, low voice: "What is he buzzing in my ears?" (Robert Browning).
3. Informal To fly low over: The plane buzzed the control tower.
4. To call or signal with a buzzer.
5. To make a telephone call to.
6. To give a buzzcut to.
n.
Phrasal Verb: 1. A vibrating, humming, or droning sound.
2. A low murmur: a buzz of talk.
3. A telephone call: Give me a buzz at nine.
4. Slang
a. A state of pleasant intoxication, as from alcohol.
b. A state of stimulation or overstimulation, as from caffeine.
5. Slang
a. Excited interest or attention: "The biggest buzz surrounds the simplest antioxidants: vitamins" (Carol Turkington).
b. Rumor; gossip: the latest buzz from Hollywood.
6. A buzzcut.
buzz off Informal
To leave quickly; go away: I told them in no uncertain terms to buzz off.
[Middle English bussen, of imitative origin.]
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buzz
(bʌz)n
1. a rapidly vibrating humming sound, as that of a prolonged z or of a bee in flight
2. a low sound, as of many voices in conversation
3. a rumour; report; gossip
4. (Telecommunications) informal a telephone call: I'll give you a buzz.
5. slang
a. a pleasant sensation, as from a drug such as cannabis
b. a sense of excitement; kick
vb
6. (intr) to make a vibrating sound like that of a prolonged z
7. (intr) to talk or gossip with an air of excitement or urgency: the town buzzed with the news.
8. (tr) to utter or spread (a rumour)
9. (often foll by: about) to move around quickly and busily; bustle
10. (tr) to signal or summon with a buzzer
11. (Telecommunications) (tr) informal to call by telephone
12. (Aeronautics) (tr) informal
a. to fly an aircraft very low over (an object): to buzz a ship.
b. to fly an aircraft very close to or across the path of (another aircraft), esp to warn or intimidate
13. (tr) (esp of insects) to make a buzzing sound with (wings, etc)
[C16: of imitative origin]
ˈbuzzing n, adj
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buzz1
(bʌz)n.
1. a low, vibrating, humming sound, as of bees or machinery.
2. a rumor or report.
3. Informal. a phone call.
4. Slang. a feeling of exhilaration or pleasant intoxication.
v.i. 5. to make a low, vibrating, humming sound.
6. to be filled with such a sound.
7. to whisper; gossip: The town is buzzing about the scandal.
8. to move busily from place to place.
9. Slang. to leave (usu. fol. by off).
v.t. 10. to cause to buzz: The fly buzzed its wings.
11. to tell or spread secretively.
12. to signal or summon with a buzzer.
13. Informal. to make a phone call to.
14. to fly a plane very low over.
[1350–1400; Middle English bussen; imitative]
buzz′ing•ly, adv.
buzz2
(bʌz)n.
Slang. a crew cut.
[orig. uncertain]
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Buzz
of barflies; barflies collectively—Lipton, 1970.Dictionary of Collective Nouns and Group Terms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
buzz
Past participle: buzzed
Gerund: buzzing
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| Noun | 1. |  buzz - sound of rapid vibration; "the buzz of a bumble bee"sound - the sudden occurrence of an audible event; "the sound awakened them" |
| 2. | buzz - a confusion of activity and gossip; "the buzz of excitement was so great that a formal denial was issued" activity - any specific behavior; "they avoided all recreational activity" | |
| Verb | 1. | buzz - make a buzzing sound; "bees were buzzing around the hive" |
| 2. | buzz - fly low; "Planes buzzed the crowds in the square" air travel, aviation, air - travel via aircraft; "air travel involves too much waiting in airports"; "if you've time to spare go by air" | |
| 3. | buzz - be noisy with activity; "This office is buzzing with activity" be - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun); "John is rich"; "This is not a good answer" | |
| 4. | buzz - call with a buzzer; "he buzzed the servant" summon - ask to come; "summon a lawyer" |
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buzz
verb
2. bustle, tear, rush, stir, dash, hurry, scramble, fuss, flutter, beetle, hasten, scuttle, scurry, scamper A few tourists were buzzing around.
4. phone, call, telephone, ring (up) (informal, chiefly Brit.), give someone a call, give someone a ring (informal, chiefly Brit.), give someone a buzz (informal), give someone a bell (Brit. slang), give someone a tinkle (Brit. informal), get on the blower to (informal) She said she would buzz me later.
noun
1. hum, buzzing, murmur, drone, whir, bombilation or bombination (literary) the irritating buzz of an insect
3. thrill, charge (slang), kick (informal), pleasure, glow, sensation, stimulation, tingle, titillation, flush of excitement Performing still gives him a buzz.
buzz off go away, get lost (informal), piss off (taboo slang), fuck off (taboo slang), bugger off (taboo slang), bog off (Brit. slang), voetsek (S. African offensive) Now be quiet and buzz off.
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buzz
verbnoun
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buzz
[bʌz]A. N
2. (= telephone call) → llamada f (telefónica), telefonazo m
to give sb a buzz → dar un telefonazo a algn, dar un toque a algn (Sp)
to give sb a buzz → dar un telefonazo a algn, dar un toque a algn (Sp)
3. (= thrill) to get a buzz from sth → gozar con algo
driving fast gives me a buzz → conducir a toda velocidad me entusiasma
driving fast gives me a buzz → conducir a toda velocidad me entusiasma
4. (= rumour) → rumor m
B. VT
1. (= call by buzzer) → llamar por el interfono (US) (Telec) → dar un telefonazo or (Sp) un toque a
2. (Aer) [+ plane, building, ship] → pasar rozando
C. VI
1. [insect] → zumbar
D. CPD (= trendy) [phrase, topic] → de moda
buzz bomb N → bomba f volante
buzz saw N → sierra f circular
buzz bomb N → bomba f volante
buzz saw N → sierra f circular
buzz about buzz around VI + ADV [person] → trajinar
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buzz
(baz) verb1. (of an insect) to make a noise by beating its wings eg when flying. The bees buzzed angrily.zumbar
2. to be filled with or make a similar noise. My ears are buzzing; The crowd was buzzing with excitement.zumbar
noun (sometimes with a) a buzzing sound. a buzz of conversation.zumbido
give someone a buzz (slang) to telephone someone. I'll give you a buzz as soon as I get there. dar un toque
ˈbuzzer noun an electrical or other apparatus producing a buzzing sound. timbre
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buzz
n. murmullo, zumbido.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
buzz
n (fam o vulg) sensación placentera al tomar una cantidad modesta de una sustancia intoxicanteEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.