buzzed
bʌzd
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Definition of buzzed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
emotionexcited or filled with energy
  • The crowd was buzzed before the concert started.
energized thrilled
2.
intoxicationUSslightly intoxicated or tipsyUS
  • He felt buzzed after just one drink.
inebriated tipsy
3.
sensationRareUSfeeling a slight vibrating sensationRareUS
  • Her phone was buzzed in her pocket.
tingling tingly vibrating
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Origin of buzzed

imitative, buzz (sound of bees)

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buzzed
slightly intoxicated

Examples of buzzed in a sentence

  • She felt buzzed with anticipation.
  • She was buzzed enough to dance freely.
  • After the party, everyone was pleasantly buzzed.
  • The table buzzed slightly when the train passed.
  • My leg buzzed after sitting too long.

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  1. French:en effervescence, éméché, ...
  2. German:aufgeregt, angeheitert, ...
  3. Italian:eccitato, brillo, ...
  4. Spanish:emocionado, achispado, ...
  5. Portuguese:animado, alegre, ...
  6. Chinese:充满能量的, 微醺的, ...
  7. Japanese:興奮した, ほろ酔い, ...
  8. Arabic:مُثار, ثَمِل, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִרְגָּשׁ, שָׁתוּי קַלּוּת, ...
  10. Russian:взволнованный, слегка пьяный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сповнений енергії, підпилий, ...
  12. Hindi:उत्साहित, थोड़ा नशे में, ...
buzz
bʌz

Definition of buzz - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
soundintr.make a low continuous humming soundintr.
  • The refrigerator started to buzz loudly..
drone hum
2.
groomingtr.cut hair very shorttr.
  • He decided to buzz his hair for summer.
shave trim
3.
conversationintr.talk excitedly or gossipintr.
  • They buzzed about the latest news.
chatter gossip prattle

Noun

1.
soundlow continuous humming or murmuring sound
  • The buzz of the refrigerator was constant..
drone hum
2.
communicationmajor topic of conversation or rumor
  • The new movie is the latest buzz in town.
gossip rumor whisper
3.
emotionstate of excitement or activity
  • The office was full of buzz after the announcement..
excitement thrill
4.
communicationUKtelephone call or messageUK
  • I'll give you a buzz later.
call ring
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Expressions with buzz

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move quickly and busily from place to place
She buzzed around the kitchen preparing dinner.
leave someone alone or go away quickly
Buzz off and let me finish my work!
allow entrance by triggering an electronic lock
She buzzed up her friend from the lobby.
move around quickly and busily
The office was buzzing about with activity.
call someone on the phone
I'll give you a buzz later.
call someone on the phone for a short talk
I'll give you a buzz after work.

Origin of buzz

English, buzz (imitative sound)

Examples of buzz in a sentence

  • The phone started to buzz on the table.
  • She asked the barber to buzz her hair.
  • He likes to buzz his hair every few months.
  • The fans buzzed about the surprise concert.
  • Colleagues buzzed over the unexpected promotion.
  • He buzzed her apartment to deliver the package.

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  1. French:bourdonner, bourdonnement, ...
  2. German:summen, Summen, ...
  3. Italian:ronzare, ronzio, ...
  4. Spanish:zumbar, zumbido, ...
  5. Portuguese:zumbir, zumbido, ...
  6. Chinese:嗡嗡作响, 嗡嗡声, ...
  7. Japanese:ブンブン音を立てる, ブーンという音, ...
  8. Arabic:طَنَّ, طنين, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְזַמְזֵם, זִמזוּם, ...
  10. Russian:жужжать, гул, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гудіти, гудіння, ...
  12. Hindi:भनभनाना, गुनगुनाहट, ...
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