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

  • (..) No one is getting replaced. Now, let's all be polite and give whatever it is up there a nice, big Andy's-room welcome. Buzz Lightyear to Star Command. Come in, Star Command. Star Command, come in. Do you read me? Why don't they answer? My ship! Blast! This'll take weeks to repair. Buzz Lightyear mission log, stardate ---. My ship has run off course en route to sector . I've crash-landed on a strange planet. (..)
    1995 Toy Story