buzzes, buzzed Definition

buzz
verb buzzes, buzzed, buzzing

intr
1. To make a continuous, humming or rapidly vibrating sound, like that made by the wings of an insect such as the bee.

Thesaurus: reverberate, hum, murmur, ring, whirr.
intr
2. To be filled with activity or excitement.

Example: a room buzzing with activity
3. colloq
To call someone using a buzzer.
4. colloq
To call someone on the telephone.
5. colloq
Said of an aircraft: to fly very low over or very close to (another aircraft or a building, etc).

noun buzzes

1. A humming or rapidly vibrating sound, such as that made by a bee.

Thesaurus: hum, murmur, whisper.
2. colloq
A telephone call.
Example: Give me a buzz from the station
3. colloq
A very pleasant, excited, or exhilarated feeling; a kick or thrill.
Example: said that joy-riding gives him a real buzz
4. A low murmuring sound such as that made by many people talking.
5. colloq
A rumour or whispered report.
Thesaurus: gossip, hearsay, news, scandal, rumour, report.

Etymology: 14c: imitating the sound.

Phrasal Verb: buzz about or around

To move quickly or excitedly.

Phrasal Verb: buzz off

To go away.