buzz

Definition

  • verb: to make the low, continuous sound of a flying insect (such as a bee)
  • verb: to make a low continuous humming sound like that of a bee
  • often + 'for'
  • synonyms: whisper, hum, ring

Examples

  • The hall 'buzzed' with excitement as the audience waited for the show to start.

  • She 'buzzed' her secretary to say she was going out for lunch.

  • The plane/pilot 'buzzed' the people watching the show.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Good morning, Zazu. Checking in... with the morning report. Fire away. Well! The buzz from the bees is that the leopards are in a bit of a spot... Oh, really? ...And the baboons are going ape over this. What are you doing, son? Of course, the giraffes are acting like they're above it all... (..)
    1994 The Lion King