buzz — a continuous low humming sound
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a continuous low humming sound
Pronunciation (IPA): /bʌz/
Korean meaning: 윙윙거리는 소리, 웅성거림
Korean pronunciation: **버**즈
Example Sentences
- My phone buzzed during the silent movie, and everyone glared at me.
- The coffee shop was buzzing with students cramming for exams.
- After three cups of coffee, I had such a buzz that I cleaned my entire room.
buzz
NOUN//bʌz//
a continuous low humming sound
💡 Concept
Bees buzz around the picnic table as the kids shriek and run.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/bʌz/
🇬🇧 UK/bʌz/
🌳Etymology
Rootbuzz
Origin
16세기에 등장한 의성어로, 꽃벌이 날 때 내는 '윙윙' 소리를 흉내낸 말에서 유래되었습니다. 마치 우리말의 '윙윙'처럼 자연스럽게 생겨난 소리 표현입니다.
🎵Rhyme
fuzzdoeswasbecause
fuzz
does
was
because
🔗Collocations
buzz around
buzz with excitement
create a buzz
buzz cut
buzz off
media buzz
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My phone buzzed during the silent movie, and everyone glared at me.”
“The coffee shop was buzzing with students cramming for exams.”
😄 Fun example
“After three cups of coffee, I had such a buzz that I cleaned my entire room.”
“The new restaurant created quite a buzz on social media.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
humdronewhirexcitementcommotion
Antonyms
silencequietcalm
Related
beevibratesoundnoisegossip
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