buzz

Meanings

• Noun

  A loud, continuous sound produced by the rapid vibration of wings, typically of insects, bees, or a swarm of bees.

  - "The forest was filled with the buzz of bees."
  - "The buzz of the mosquitoes kept me awake all night."

• Verb

  To excite or arouse interest or activity.

  - "The new product buzzed around the tech industry."
  - "The announcement buzzed the crowd into a frenzy."

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Pronunciation

1. /bʌz/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50422603"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with buzz
fizz , drizzle , sizzle , mizzle

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. bus
   

2. buzzard
   

3. buzzkill
   

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Variants

List of all variants of buzz that leads to same result
buzz , buzzed , buzzes , buzzing , buzz bomb , buzz bombs , buzz cut , buzz cuts , buzz-cut , buzz saw , buzz saws , ran into a buzz saw , run into a buzz saw , running into a buzz saw , runs into a buzz saw , walk into a buzz saw , walked into a buzz saw , walking into a buzz saw , walks into a buzz saw , buzz off , give someone a buzz , buzz phrase , buzzword , buzzwords , Aldrin , Buzz Aldrin , Edwin Eugene Aldrin

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English busan, from the base of buwan 'to buzz'

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Trivia

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1. The sound of a bee buzzing is actually the sound of its wings vibrating at a rate of 110-250 times per second.

2. The word 'buzz' is also used in the context of stock market trading, where a 'buzz' refers to a period of increased activity or excitement.

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Related Concepts

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1. Buzzwords: Terms or jargon used in a particular domain or industry, often to impress or mislead.

2. Buzzing: A state of excitement or activity, often used in the context of a group or community.

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Culture

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In literature, the sound of buzzing bees or insects is often used to convey a sense of summer, nature, or idleness. In music, the term 'buzz' can refer to an unwanted sound or distortion.

How to Memorize "buzz"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bee flying by and making the buzzing sound with its wings.
   - Visualize the vibrations of the wings causing the buzzing sound.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sound of a bee buzzing with the image of a bee.
   - Connect the word 'buzz' with the idea of a swarm of bees.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Buzzing Bees' to remember the definitions.
   - Create a mental image of a bee buzzing to help remember the word.

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