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when an insect such as a fly or bee buzzes, it makes a rough continuous sound
used about machines or electric tools that make a similar sound when they are being used
Saws were buzzing everywhere.
to move somewhere while buzzing
Flies were buzzing around my head.
A small airplane buzzed past.
if your ears or your head are buzzing, you can hear a continuous sound inside your head
My head was still buzzing hours after leaving the nightclub.
to press a buzzer to attract someone's attention
Just buzz me when the client arrives.
Buzz if you know the answer.
if a place or group of people is buzzing, there is a lot of noise or activity
Normally the house was buzzing with cheerful conversation.
a classroom buzzing with activity
if someone's head, mind, or brain is buzzing with ideas, questions, etc. or if these are buzzing around in their head, mind, or brain, they cannot stop thinking about them
His mind was always buzzing with new and exciting ideas.
With all these questions buzzing around in my head, I couldn't sleep.
to fly an airplane low over people or buildings
The locals are fed up with being buzzed by military jets.
to move around quickly and busily
Jane buzzed around serving drinks and chatting with her guests.
