buzz
Betekenis (Engels)
-
- A continuous humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones.
- A whisper.
- The audible friction of voiced consonants.
- (informal) A rush or feeling of energy or excitement; a feeling of slight intoxication.
- (informal) A telephone call or e-mail.
- (informal) Major topic of conversation; widespread rumor; information spread behind the scenes.
- Synonym of fizz-buzz (“counting game”)
Concepten
Synoniemen
unfounded news
groundless news
senseless gossip
unpitched sound
flap the wings
talk nonsense
syren
swoop about
make a sound
make noise
Frequentie
Uitgesproken als (IPA)
/bʌz/
Etymologie (Engels)
From Middle English *bussen, of onomatopoeic origin. Compare Middle English bunning (“buzzing”), Middle English hossing (“buzzing”), Middle English bissen (“to hush”).
Markeer dit
Verbeter je uitspraak
Schrijf dit woord
Begin met het leren van Engels met learnfeliz .
Oefen het spreken en onthouden van " buzz " en vele andere woorden en zinnen in Engels .
Ga naar onze Engels cursuspagina
Notes
Sign in to write sticky notes
Questions