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English noun: buzz | |||
| 1. | buzz (event) sound of rapid vibration | ||
| Samples | The buzz of a bumble bee. | ||
| Synonyms | bombilation, bombination | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | sound | ||
| 2. | buzz (act) a confusion of activity and gossip | ||
| Samples | The buzz of excitement was so great that a formal denial was issued. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | activity | ||
English verb: buzz | |||
| 1. | buzz (perception) make a buzzing sound | ||
| Samples | Bees were buzzing around the hive. | ||
| Synonyms | bombilate, bombinate | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | go, sound | ||
| 2. | buzz (motion) fly low | ||
| Samples | Planes buzzed the crowds in the square. | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s. Something ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | fly, wing | ||
| Domain category | air, air travel, aviation | ||
| 3. | buzz (stative) be noisy with activity | ||
| Samples | This office is buzzing with activity. | ||
| Examples | The crowds buzz in the streets, The streets buzz with crowds | ||
| Synonyms | hum, seethe | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | be | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | pullulate, swarm, teem | ||
| 4. | buzz (communication) call with a buzzer | ||
| Samples | He buzzed the servant. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | summon | ||
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