Buzz

Short informal name

Buzz is the continuous humming sound made by bees, electrical devices, or vibrating objects: the buzz of fluorescent lights.

It extends to any low, steady murmur: the buzz of conversation.

A buzz is also excited talk or gossip: What's the buzz?

To buzz someone is to call them, especially by phone or intercom.

A buzz can be a pleasant intoxication or thrill: I got a buzz from the wine.

Buzzed means mildly drunk.

If something gives you a buzz, it excites you.

excitement

thrill

Surge of intense excitement

hypeExaggerated promotional fanfare
excitementState of eager enthusiasm
anticipationState of awaiting something

energy · vibe · atmosphere · fever · frenzy · stir · commotion · sensation · craze · trending

insect

bee

Stinging nectar gatherer

waspNarrow-bodied stinging insect
hornetLarge aggressive wasp
hiveBee dwelling structure

swarm · pollinator · stinger · beekeeper · apiary · honeybee · bumblebee · colony · drone bee · wings

sound

hum

Low steady sound

droneUnmanned flying machine
whirContinuous humming sound
vibrationRapid oscillating movement

hiss · murmur · resonance · static · white noise · humming · purr · thrum · crackle · frequency

call

ring

Closed curve shape

phoneHandheld communication device
textWritten or printed words
messageTransmitted communication

beep · alert · notification · ping · call · dial · intercom · doorbell · signal · pager

intoxication

tipsy

Mildly intoxicated

drunkImpaired by alcohol
highGreat in altitude
inebriatedIntoxicated by alcohol

lightheaded · giddy · euphoria · rush · altered · woozy · mellow · relaxed · happy hour · shots

haircut

clippers

Handheld cutting implements

shaveCut hair close
trimRemove unwanted edges
razorBlade for removing hair

crew cut · military cut · bald · sheared · close-cropped · barber · fade · electric razor · scalp · short hair

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hum

ring

tipsy

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