Give a buzz Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɡɪv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbəz

GIV-uh-BUHZ

UK

ɡˈɪv/ /æɪ/ /bˈʌz

GIV-uh-BUZ

Definition

To call someone on the phone, usually in an informal and friendly way. It is often used to suggest a quick or casual phone call.

Usage & Nuances

Informal expression; used mainly in British and American English. Typically means to make a brief phone call to someone. Often appears as "I'll give you a buzz" or "Give me a buzz when you're free." Not used for formal or written communication.

• Spanish: llamar - pegar un telefonazo
• Portuguese (BR): dar um toque - ligar
• Portuguese (PT): dar um toque - ligar
• Chinese (Simplified): 打个电话
• Chinese (Traditional): 打個電話
• Hindi: फोन करना
• Arabic: اتصل
• Bengali: একটা ফোন করা - ফোন দেওয়া
• Russian: позвонить
• Japanese: 電話する - ちょっと電話をかける
• Vietnamese: gọi điện - gọi một cú điện thoại
• Korean: 전화하다 - 연락하다 (전화로)
• Turkish: telefon etmek - bir aramak
• Urdu: فون کرنا - کال کرنا
• Indonesian: menghubungi - menelepon

Example Sentences

I'll give you a buzz after dinner.

basic

Can you give me a buzz when you get home?

basic

Just give me a buzz if you need help.

basic

Hey, I'll give you a buzz later to chat about the project.

natural

If you have any updates, just give me a buzz.

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I'm not sure about the address, so I'll give Mike a buzz to check.

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