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Buzz is a low and continuous humming sound or is a quiet murmur of voices. (noun)

  1. The sound a bee makes is an example of a buzz.
  2. The ringing of a telephone is an example of a buzz.

To buzz is to make a low humming sound, to call someone or to send a signal using a buzzer. (verb)

  1. When you make a sound like a bee, this is an example of buzz.
  2. When you give someone a ring on the phone, this is an example of how you buzz the person.
  3. When you press a doorbell to alert someone you are there, this is an example of how you buzz someone.

Buzz can refer to gossip or news, an excited atmosphere, a feeling of euphoria or to a telephone call. (noun)

  1. The gossip around town is an example of buzz.
  2. A feeling of general excitement at a holiday party is an example of buzz.
  3. A feeling of being high on life is an example of buzz.
  4. Giving someone a ring on the phone to chat is an example of giving them a buzz.

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