buzz

/bʌz/
verb
  1. To make a low, continuous humming sound.
    • The fluorescent light buzzed loudly.
    • The bees buzzed around the flowers.
    • My phone buzzed with a new message.
  2. To be filled with activity, noise, or excitement.
    • The city buzzes with energy at night.
    • The classroom buzzed with chatter before the bell.
    • Her mind was buzzing with ideas.
  3. To call someone using a buzzer or phone.
    • He buzzed the apartment from the lobby.
    • I'll buzz you later to confirm the time.
    • Buzz me when you're ready to leave.
  4. To fly an aircraft very close to something as a stunt.
    • A small plane buzzed the beach, startling swimmers.
    • The pilot buzzed the control tower.
    • He was fined for buzzing the stadium during the game.
Synonyms
noun
  1. A low, continuous humming or vibrating sound.
    • The room was filled with the buzz of conversation.
    • We could hear the buzz of bees in the garden.
    • The buzz of the refrigerator kept me awake.
  2. A feeling of excitement, energy, or mild intoxication.
    • She got a buzz from riding the roller coaster.
    • Winning the game gave me a real buzz.
    • The coffee gave him a nice buzz to start the day.
  3. A phone call or a signal from a buzzer.
    • He sent a quick buzz to let me know he was outside.
    • I heard the buzz of the doorbell.
    • Give me a buzz when you get home.
  4. General talk or gossip; a rumor that is spreading.
    • Social media buzz can make a product popular overnight.
    • There's a lot of buzz about the new movie.
    • The buzz around the office is that she's leaving.
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