1. (v. i.) 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.

2. (v. t.) To sound forth by buzzing.

3. (v. t.) To whisper; to communicate, as tales, in an under tone; to spread, as report, by whispers, or secretly.

4. (v. t.) To talk to incessantly or confidentially in a low humming voice.

5. (v. t.) To sound with a buzz.

6. (n.) A continuous, humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones, or of a general expression of surprise or approbation.

7. (n.) A whisper; a report spread secretly or cautiously.

8. (n.) The audible friction of voice consonants.

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