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Noun
S:
(n)
buzz
,
bombilation
,
bombination
(sound of rapid vibration)
"the buzz of a bumble bee"
S:
(n)
buzz
(a confusion of activity and gossip)
"the buzz of excitement was so great that a formal denial was issued"
Verb
S:
(v)
buzz
,
bombinate
,
bombilate
(make a buzzing sound)
"bees were buzzing around the hive"
S:
(v)
buzz
(fly low)
"Planes buzzed the crowds in the square"
S:
(v)
hum
,
buzz
,
seethe
(be noisy with activity)
"This office is buzzing with activity"
S:
(v)
buzz
(call with a buzzer)
"he buzzed the servant"