Buzz
WordNet
noun
(1) A confusion of activity and gossip
"The buzz of excitement was so great that a formal denial was issued"
(2) Sound of rapid vibration
"The buzz of a bumble bee"
verb
(3) Call with a buzzer
"He buzzed the servant"
(4) Fly low
"Planes buzzed the crowds in the square"
(5) Make a buzzing sound
"Bees were buzzing around the hive"
(6) Be noisy with activity
"This office is buzzing with activity"
WiktionaryText
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.
- A whisper; a report spread secretly or cautiously.
- The audible friction of voice consonants.
- A rush or feeling of energy or excitement.
- Still feeling the buzz from the coffee, he pushed through the last of the homework.
- 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.
- To sound forth by buzzing.
- To whisper; to communicate, as tales, in an under tone; to spread, as report, by whispers, or secretly.
- To talk to incessantly or confidentially in a low humming voice.
- To fly very low over an airport or other location.