buzzer.
One who, or that which, buzzes; an insect that buzzes.
Meaning & usage
One who, or that which, buzzes; an insect that buzzes.
A device that makes a buzzing sound.
If you think you know the answer to the question, hit the buzzer as fast as you can.
A police badge.
A run scored from an overthrow.
A pickpocket.
A gossip.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English buzz Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English buzzer From buzz + -er.
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