Unnumbered source etymology
Original entry ↗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. · A rush or feeling of energy or excitement; a feeling of slight intoxication.
To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings. · To utter a murmuring sound; to speak with a low, humming voice. · Of a group of people, to talk about some interesting topic excitedly. · To fly while making such a sound.
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”).
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