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buzz

2 noun
     
buzz2
1 [countable] a continuous noise like the sound of a bee
buzz of
the buzz of mosquitoes
2 [singular] a lot of activity, noise, and excitement
buzz of
the buzz of conversation and laughter
3 [singular] informal a strong feeling of excitement, pleasure, or success, or a similar feeling from drinking alcohol or taking drugs:
Playing well gives me a buzz.
Neil gets a buzz from drinking one beer.
4

give somebody a buzz

informal to telephone someone:
I'll give you a buzz on Monday.
5

the buzz

informal unofficial news or information that is spread by people telling each other [↪ gossip, rumour]
Definition from the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
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