buzzed


buzz

B0587700 (bŭz)v. buzzed, buzz·ing, buzz·es v.intr.1. To make a low droning or vibrating sound like that of a bee.2. a. To talk, often excitedly, in low tones.b. To be abuzz; hum: The department was buzzing with rumors.3. To move quickly and busily; bustle.4. To make a signal with a buzzer.v.tr.1. To cause to buzz.2. To utter in a rapid, low voice: "What is he buzzing in my ears?" (Robert Browning).3. Informal To fly low over: The plane buzzed the control tower.4. To call or signal with a buzzer.5. To make a telephone call to.6. To give a buzzcut to.n.1. A vibrating, humming, or droning sound.2. A low murmur: a buzz of talk.3. A telephone call: Give me a buzz at nine.4. Slang a. A state of pleasant intoxication, as from alcohol.b. A state of stimulation or overstimulation, as from caffeine.5. Slang a. Excited interest or attention: "The biggest buzz surrounds the simplest antioxidants: vitamins" (Carol Turkington).b. Rumor; gossip: the latest buzz from Hollywood.6. A buzzcut.Phrasal Verb: buzz off Informal To leave quickly; go away: I told them in no uncertain terms to buzz off.
[Middle English bussen, of imitative origin.]
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