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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Buzz \Buzz\ (b[u^]z), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Buzzed} (b[u^]zd); p.
pr. & vb. n. {Buzzing}.] [An onomatop[oe]ia.]
To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like
that made by bees with their wings. Hence: To utter a
murmuring sound; to speak with a low, humming voice.
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Like a wasp is buzzed, and stung him. --Longfellow.
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However these disturbers of our peace
Buzz in the people's ears. --Shak.
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