buzz
Translation
buzz, hum, hype, ring
Examples
I heard the buzz of a bee.
I heard the buzz of a bee.
There's a real buzz about the new movie.
There's a real buzz about the new film.
I'll give you a buzz later.
I'll give you a buzz later.
Grammar Patterns
the buzz of ((sth.)) the low humming sound of (sth.). I heard the buzz of the flies.
a buzz about ((sth.)) a feeling of excitement about (sth.). There's a buzz about the new phone.
to give ((sb.)) a buzz to call (sb.) on the telephone. Give me a buzz tomorrow.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hum, drone (sound); hype, excitement (feeling)
Etymology
Onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of a flying insect.
Memory Tips
Think of the sound a bee makes: 'bzzzz'. This sound is also used to describe the 'sound' of excited people talking or the feeling of excitement itself.