Buzz : Definition

Pronunciation : Buzz
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [An onomatopoeia.]
Definition : Defn: To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings. Hence: To utter a murmuring sound; to speak with a low, humming voice. Like a wasp is buzzed, and stung him. Longfellow. However these disturbers of our peace Buzz in the people's ears. Shak.

i. [imp. & p. p. Buzzed; p. pr. & vb. n. Buzzing.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Buzz
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : 1. To sound forth by buzzing. Shak.

2. To whisper; to communicate, as tales, in an under tone; to spread, as report, by whispers, or secretly. I will buzz abroad such prophecies That Edward shall be fearful of his life. Shak.

3. To talk to incessantly or confidentially in a low humming voice. [Colloq.]

4. (Phonetics)

Defn: To sound with a "buzz". H. Sweet.

t.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Buzz
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : 1. A continuous, humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones, or of a general expression of surprise or approbation. "The constant buzz of a fly." Macaulay.

I found the whole room in a buzz of politics. Addison. There is a buzz all around regarding the sermon. Thackeray.

2. A whisper; a report spread secretly or cautiously. There's a certain buzz Of a stolen marriage. Massinger.

3. (Phonetics)

Defn: The audible friction of voice consonants. H. Sweet.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913