Buzz
Buzz (buz) , intransitive verb
[An onomatopoia.]
To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings. Hence: To utter a murmuring sound; to speak with a low, humming voice.
Like a wasp is buzzed, and stung him.
However these disturbers of our peace
Buzz in the people's ears.
Buzz , transitive verb
1.
To sound forth by buzzing. — Shakespeare
2.
To whisper; to communicate, as tales, in an under tone; to spread, as report, by whispers, or secretly.
I will buzz abroad such prophecies
That Edward shall be fearful of his life.
3.
To talk to incessantly or confidentially in a low humming voice. [Colloquial]
4.
(Phonetics) To sound with a “buzz”. — H. Sweet
Buzz , noun
1.
A continuous, humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones, or of a general expression of surprise or approbation.
The constant buzz of a fly.
I found the whole room in a buzz of politics.
There is a buzz all around regarding the sermon.
2.
A whisper; a report spread secretly or cautiously.
There's a certain buzz
Of a stolen marriage.
3.
(Phonetics) The audible friction of voice consonants. — H. Sweet