Buzz /(bŭz)/

Buzz

v. i.

imp. & p. p. Buzzed; p. pr. & vb. n. Buzzing

  1. 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.
  1. To sound forth by buzzing.
  2. 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.
  3. To talk to incessantly or confidentially in a low humming voice. [Colloq.]
  4. To sound with a “buzz”. (Phonetics)

Buzz

n.
  1. 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.
  2. A whisper; a report spread secretly or cautiously.
    There's a certain buzz Of a stolen marriage.
  3. The audible friction of voice consonants. (Phonetics)