buzz

IPA(Pronunciation)

/bʌz/

Noun

countable uncountable informal

Japanese Meaning

蜂などが発するような連続的なブーンという音 / 低い声でのざわめきや、かすかな混合音 / ささやくような音 / 発声時に、声帯が摩擦して生じる音

The buzz of the hive filled the summer air.

巣箱の蜂の羽音が夏の空気に満ちていた。

Sense（1）

A continuous humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones.

In the steady buzz of flies the homeward-bound agent was lying flushed and insensible[.]

Sense（2）

A whisper.

Sense（3）

The audible friction of voiced consonants.

Sense（4）

(informal) A rush or feeling of energy or excitement; a feeling of slight intoxication.

Still feeling the buzz from the coffee, he pushed through the last of the homework.

Sense（5）

(informal) A telephone call or e-mail.

Sense（6）

(informal) Major topic of conversation; widespread rumor; information spread behind the scenes.

buzzes

（ plural ）