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Definition buzz in British English

buzz verb

verb
/bʌz/
1

when an insect such as a fly or bee buzzes, it makes a rough continuous sound

Synonyms and related words
roar rumble buzz
1.1

used about machines or electric tools that make a similar sound when they are being used

Example

Saws were buzzing everywhere.

Synonyms and related words
babble blow burble
1.2

to move somewhere while buzzing

Example

Flies were buzzing around my head.

Example

A small plane buzzed past.

Synonyms and related words
splash rattle groan
1.3

if your ears or your head are buzzing, you can hear a continuous sound inside your head

Example

My head was still buzzing hours after leaving the nightclub.

Synonyms and related words
roar rumble buzz
1.4

to press a buzzer to attract someone's attention

Example

Just buzz me when the client arrives.

Example

Buzz if you know the answer.

Synonyms and related words
press squeeze depress
2

if a place or group of people is buzzing, there is a lot of noise or activity

Example

Normally the house was buzzing with cheerful conversation.

Example

a classroom buzzing with activity

2.1

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

Example

His mind was always buzzing with new and exciting ideas.

Example

With all these questions buzzing around in my head, I couldn't sleep.

Synonyms and related words
thrill exult swoon
3

to fly a plane low over people or buildings

Example

The locals are fed up of being buzzed by military jets.

Synonyms and related words
airlift bank buzz
4

to move around quickly and busily

Example

Jane buzzed around serving drinks and chatting to her guests.

Synonyms and related words
fly hasten speed
Definition buzz in British English