buzz

Definitions

1. 1.To sound forth by buzzing. Shak.
2. 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. Shak.
3. 3.To talk to incessantly or confidentially in a low humming voice. [Colloq.]
4. 4.(Phonetics) To sound with a "buzz". H. Sweet.
5. 5.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." Macaulay. I found the whole room in a buzz of politics. Addison. There is a buzz all around regarding the sermon. Thackeray.
6. 6.A whisper; a report spread secretly or cautiously. There's a certain buzz Of a stolen marriage. Massinger.
7. 7.(Phonetics) The audible friction of voice consonants. H. Sweet.

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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• What is 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. Shak called?
• What is to talk to incessantly or confidentially in a low humming voice. [Colloq.] called?
• What is to sound with a "buzz". H. Sweet called?
• What is a whisper; a report spread secretly or cautiously. There's a certain buzz Of a stolen marriage. Massinger called?
• What is the audible friction of voice consonants. H. Sweet called?