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   buzz

   /bʌz/

   noun

   • 1. a low, continuous humming or murmuring sound, made by or similar to that made by an insect: "the buzz of the bees" Similar humhummingbuzzingmurmurdronewhirwhirringfizzfizzingfuzzhisssingingwhisperinformal:zizztinnitusliterary:bombinationbombilationsusurrationsusurrusrare:sibilation
   • ▪ the sound of a buzzer or telephone. Similar audible warningpurrpurringringringingnotetonebeepbleepmeepwarblesignalalarmalert
   • ▪ a phone call: informal "I'll give you a buzz" Similar callphone calltelephone callringinformal:belltinkle
   • 2. an atmosphere of excitement and activity: "there is a real buzz about the place"
   • ▪ a feeling of excitement or euphoria; a thrill: informal "I got such a buzz out of seeing the kids' faces" Similar thrillfeeling of excitementfeeling of euphoriastimulationglowtingledelightjoypleasurefunenjoymenttitillationinformal:kickcharge
   • ▪ a general sense of excitement about or interest in someone or something, as reflected in or generated by media coverage or word of mouth: informal "they created a huge buzz with their latest album"
   • 3. a rumour: informal "there's a strong buzz that he's in Scotland" Similar rumourgossipstorywordreportwhisperspeculationinsinuationsuggestionhinton ditshu-shuinformal:gossscuttlebuttteafurphyskinder

   verb

   • 1. make a low, continuous humming sound: "mosquitoes were buzzing all around us" Similar humdronebumblewhirfizzfuzzhisssingmurmurwhisperinformal:zizzliterary:bombinatebombilatesusurraterare:sibilate
   • ▪ (of the ears) be filled with a humming sound: "this amp is loud enough to make my ears buzz for a couple of hours on full blast"
   • ▪ signal to someone with a buzzer: "the intercom buzzed loudly" Similar purrsoundreverberateringbeepbleepwarble
   • ▪ phone (someone): informal "he buzzed me on the car phone"
   • 2. move quickly or busily: "she buzzed along the M1 back into town" Similar bustlescurryscuttlescramblescamperflutterfusshurryhastenmake hasterushracedashrunsprinttearshootchargechasecareerscutterinformal:scootbeetlewhizzharezoomzip
   • ▪ (of an aircraft) fly very close to (another aircraft, the ground, etc.) at high speed: informal "helicopter gunships were sent to buzz the villages"
   • 3. (of a place) have an air of excitement or be full of lively activity: "Westminster is buzzing with anticipation" Similar have an air ofbe activebe livelybe busybustlebe bustlinghumthrobvibratepulsewhirl
   • ▪ (of a person) be in a state of great excitement or stimulation: "twenty-four hours later Mark was still buzzing"
   • 4. throw (something) hard. informal British

   Word Origin late Middle English: imitative.

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   What is the meaning of Buzz?

   • 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. 1. A vibrating, humming, or droning sound. 2. A low murmur: a buzz of talk. 3.

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   How do you create a buzz?

   • To create a buzz that will spread to potential customers, the product itself should really excite the users. I'll give you a buzz next week. It doesn't have as much caffeine as coffee, and it's a different kind of buzz, so they'll be fine. You don't get the week-to-week buzz building when 13 episodes are available all at once.

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   What does buzzing mean?

   • 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. 1. To cause to buzz. 2. To utter in a rapid, low voice: "What is he buzzing in my ears?"

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   What does Buzz mean in a sentence?

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