βουίζω — meaning in English

English meaning

• hum verb To sing a tune with your lips closed, without forming words.
• roar verb To make a loud, deep sound, as from anger, pain, or excitement, or as a large animal does.

Senses

βουίζω is used for these senses in English:

• hum (transitive, UK, dated, slang) To flatter by approving; to cajole; to deceive or impose upon; to humbug.
• roar A long, loud, deep shout, as of rage or laughter, made with the mouth wide open.
• roar A loud resounding noise.

hum — full definition

1. verb To sing a tune with your lips closed, without forming words.
2. verb To make a low, steady, continuous sound.
3. noun A low, steady, continuous sound.

roar — full definition

1. verb To make a loud, deep sound, as from anger, pain, or excitement, or as a large animal does.
2. noun A loud, deep sound or cry.

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