buzz
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/bʌz/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English *bussen (suggested by Middle English bussyng (“buzzing”)), of onomatopoeic origin. Cognate with Scots bizz (“to buzz”). Compare Middle English bunning (“buzzing”), Middle English hossing (“buzzing”), Middle English bissen (“to hush”).
Related words
senseless gossip
groundless news
unfounded news
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