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huhu — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • buzz noun A continuous humming sound, like that of an insect or low conversation.
  • report verb To give an account of an event or pass on information that has been observed or heard.
  • rumor noun A piece of information or claim circulating by word of mouth, without a confirmed source.

Senses

huhu is used for these senses in English:

  • buzz (informal) Major topic of conversation; widespread rumor; information spread behind the scenes.
  • mulga wire A message or story transmitted through such an informal network, especially one containing false information.
  • report A piece of information describing, or an account of certain events given or presented to someone, with the most common adpositions being by (referring to creator of the report) and on (referring to the subject).
  • rumor (countable) A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth.
  • rumor (uncountable) Information or misinformation of the kind contained in such claims.

buzz — full definition

  1. noun A continuous humming sound, like that of an insect or low conversation.
  2. noun Excited public interest or gossip about something.
  3. noun A feeling of mild excitement or intoxication.
  4. verb To make a continuous humming sound.
  5. verb To contact someone quickly by phone or intercom.

report — full definition

  1. verb To give an account of an event or pass on information that has been observed or heard.
  2. verb To formally notify authorities about wrongdoing, an incident, or a concern.
  3. verb To be accountable to someone in a workplace hierarchy.
  4. verb To present oneself somewhere at a required time.
  5. noun A written or spoken account describing something, usually presented to someone else.

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