buzzes off
Departs when dismissed
Buzzes off means to leave or go away, often used as a dismissive command: Buzz off, I'm busy.
The phrase suggests someone is unwanted or annoying, like shooing away an insect.
It's mildly rude but not vulgar—a step up from "go away" without the force of profanity.
- vamooseDepart hastily
- skedaddleDepart hastily, often fearfully
- exitWay to leave
- scramDepart hastily, informally
- beat itCommand to leave quickly
take a hike · run along · disengage · ghost · make yourself scarce · depart · flee · bail · leg it · decamp · make tracks · clear out · abscond · bolt · vanish · retreat · evacuate · hit the road
departure vs. arrival/staying
buzzes offsticks around
Stays in place
hangs around · stays put · lingers · remains · shows up
dismissal compliance vs. resistance
buzzes offstands one's ground
digs in · won't budge · intrudes · imposes · barges in
COMPLIANCE VS. DEFIANCE (when used as dismissive command)
buzzes offstands one's ground
digs in · stays put · holds firm · won't budge · sticks around