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schwirren — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • abuzz adj Characterized by a high level of activity or gossip; in a buzz (“feeling or rush of energy or excitement”), buzzing.
  • buzz noun A continuous humming sound, like that of an insect or low conversation.
  • whiz verb To move fast with a buzzing or hissing sound.
  • zoom verb To move very quickly, often with a humming or rushing sound.

Senses

schwirren is used for these senses in English:

  • abuzz (postpositive) Characterized by a high level of activity or gossip; in a buzz, buzzing.
  • buzz (colloquial) To show a high level of activity and haste, energization or excitement, to be busy as a bee in one’s actions but perhaps mentally charged.
  • whiz To rush or move swiftly with such a sound.
  • zoom To move fast with a humming noise.

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.

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