English Explanatory Dictionary

buzzer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who, or that which, buzzes; an insect that buzzes.
  2. A device that makes a buzzing sound.
  3. A police badge.
  4. A run scored from an overthrow.
  5. A pickpocket.
  6. A gossip.

Pronunciation

/ˈbʌzə/ /ˈbʌzɚ/ en-au-buzzer.ogg

Word forms

buzzer buzzers

Etymology

From buzz + -er.

Derived words

buzzer-beater buzzer flag buzzerphone dryer buzzer joy buzzer kirkbuzzer moll buzzer tail-buzzer
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