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/ˈbʌ.zər/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A device that makes a buzzing sound, typically used to signal or alert.
The teacher pressed the buzzer to indicate that time was up for the quiz.
A device in a game or competition that indicates an incorrect answer or disqualification.
The contestant hit the buzzer too early and lost his chance to answer.
A doorbell that emits a buzzing sound when pressed.
I heard the buzzer ring, signaling that my friend had arrived.
A warning sound indicating a fault or error in machinery.
The buzzer went off in the factory, alerting workers of a malfunction.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'buzz', which refers to the sound made by certain insects.
Common Phrases and Expressions
buzzer beater:
A last-second shot in basketball that is attempted just before the buzzer sounds.
buzz off:
A slang expression meaning to go away or leave someone alone.
push the buzzer:
To press a buzzer, typically in a game or quiz setting.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
To be a nuisance or bothersome.
He's such a buzzer, always interrupting.
A person who is overly talkative or annoying.
Don't be a buzzer, just let others speak.