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Word: Buzz
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English: imitative
bʌz
a low, continuous humming or murmuring sound, made by or similar to that made by an insect
Short Definition:low continuous humming
Examples:- the buzz of the bees
- a buzz of conversation
an atmosphere of excitement and activity
Short Definition:atmosphere of excitement and activity
Examples:- there is a real buzz about the place
a rumour
Short Definition:rumour
Examples:- there's a strong buzz that he's in Scotland
- the buzz is that he's in big trouble
Word: Buzz
Speech Type: Verb
bʌz
make a low, continuous humming sound
Short Definition:make humming sound
Examples:- mosquitoes were buzzing all around us
move quickly or busily
Short Definition:move quickly or busily
Examples:- she buzzed along the M1 back into town
(of a place) have an air of excitement or be full of lively activity
Short Definition:be full of excitement or activity
Examples:- Westminster is buzzing with anticipation
- within an hour, every department was buzzing with the news
throw (something) hard.
Short Definition:throw hard
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