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Summen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • buzz noun A continuous humming sound, like that of an insect or low conversation.
  • buzzing adj Full of lively activity or excitement.
  • croon verb To sing or hum softly and gently, typically in a low, sentimental voice.
  • hum verb To sing a tune with your lips closed, without forming words.

Senses

Summen is used for these senses in English:

  • buzz A continuous humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones.
  • buzz (intransitive) To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings.
  • buzzing The sound produced by something that buzzes.
  • croon To hum or sing (a song or tune), or to speak (words), softly in a low pitch or in a sentimental manner; specifically, to sing (a popular song) in a low, mellow voice.
  • hum A hummed tune, i.e. created orally with lips closed.
  • hum (intransitive) To make a sound from the vocal cords without pronouncing any real words, with one's lips closed.

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.

buzzing — full definition

  1. adj Full of lively activity or excitement.
  2. adj British informal: very pleased or excited.

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