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buzz

1 buzz /ˈbʌz/ verb
buzzes; buzzed; buzzing
1 buzz
/ˈbʌz/
verb
buzzes; buzzed; buzzing
Britannica Dictionary definition of BUZZ
[no object]
: to make the low, continuous sound of a flying insect (such as a bee)
: to make a low, continuous sound
: to be filled with a low, continuous sound
[no object] : to be filled with activity, excitement, etc.
: to send for or signal (someone) by using an electric device (called a buzzer) that produces a loud, low sound
[+ object]
[no object]
often + for
[+ object] : to let (someone) go into or out of a place by using an electric device that produces a loud, low sound as it unlocks a door, gate, etc.
[+ object] US, informal : to call (someone) on the telephone
[+ object] : to fly an airplane low over (something or someone)
[no object] : to go or move quickly

buzz off

informal
used as a rude or angry way to tell someone to go away

— buzzing

noun [noncount]
2 buzz /ˈbʌz/ noun
plural buzzes
2 buzz
/ˈbʌz/
noun
plural buzzes
Britannica Dictionary definition of BUZZ
[count]
: the low, continuous sound made by a flying insect (such as a bee)
: a low, continuous sound
[singular] : a low sound caused by many people talking at the same time
informal
[noncount] : the things that are being said about something
: excited talk about something
[singular]
[noncount]
[singular] informal
: a feeling of excitement
: a feeling of being somewhat drunk or intoxicated see also buzzed
[singular] informal : a telephone call