buzzed
word · lemma: buzz
Definition
'Buzzed' is the past tense of 'buzz', which means to make a low or continuous humming sound. It is also informal slang for feeling slightly drunk or excited.
Usage & Nuances
'Buzzed' is informal, often used to mean 'a little drunk' (not fully drunk). It can describe machines, insects, or people (phones 'buzzed'; 'I was buzzed'). Don't confuse it with 'buzzing' (present tense/activity).
Spanish: zumbó - mareado (por alcohol)Portuguese (BR): zumbiu - alegre (por álcool)Portuguese (PT): zumbiu - animado (por álcool)Chinese (Simplified): 嗡嗡作响 - 微醺Chinese (Traditional): 嗡嗡作響 - 微醺Hindi: भिनभिनाया - हल्का नशे मेंArabic: أصدر طنينًا - منتشي (من الكحول)Bengali: গুঞ্জন করল - একটু মাতাল (অল্প নেশাগ্রস্ত)Russian: жужжал - под шафе (слегка пьяный)Japanese: ブンブンと音を立てた - ほろ酔い（少し酔った）Vietnamese: kêu vo ve - ngà ngà sayKorean: 윙윙거렸다 - 약간 취한Turkish: vızıldadı - hafif sarhoşUrdu: بھنبھنایا - ہلکا نشہ (تھوڑا نشہ میں)Indonesian: berdengung - setengah mabuk
Example Sentences
The bee buzzed around the flower.
basic
My phone buzzed on the table.
basic
He felt buzzed after two beers.
basic
Sorry, I missed your call. My phone just buzzed once.
natural
After that strong cocktail, I was definitely buzzed.
natural
The whole room buzzed with excitement before the announcement.
natural