Buzz /(bŭz)/
Buzz
v. i.
imp. & p. p. Buzzed; p. pr. & vb. n. Buzzing
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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.
Like a wasp is buzzed, and stung him.
However these disturbers of our peace Buzz in the people's ears.
Buzz
v. t.
- To sound forth by buzzing.
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To whisper; to communicate, as tales, in an under tone; to spread, as report, by whispers, or secretly.
I will buzz abroad such prophecies That Edward shall be fearful of his life.
- To talk to incessantly or confidentially in a low humming voice. [Colloq.]
- To sound with a “buzz”. (Phonetics)
Buzz
n.
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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.
I found the whole room in a buzz of politics.
There is a buzz all around regarding the sermon.
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A whisper; a report spread secretly or cautiously.
There's a certain buzz Of a stolen marriage.
- The audible friction of voice consonants. (Phonetics)