buzz

/bʌz/ · noun

Meaning

A continuous, humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones.
A whisper.
The audible friction of voice consonants.
A rush or feeling of energy or excitement; a feeling of slight intoxication.
A telephone call or e-mail.
Major topic of conversation; widespread rumor; information spread behind the scenes.
To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings.
To show a high level of activity and haste (alluding to the common simile "busy as a bee"). Often in the colloquial imperative "Buzz off!"
To whisper; to communicate, as tales, in an undertone; to spread, as a report, by whispers or secretly.
To talk to incessantly or confidentially in a low humming voice.
To fly at high speed and at a very low altitude over a specified area, as to make a surprise pass.
To cut the hair in a close-cropped military style, or buzzcut.

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