buzzing
nounmasculine/zũˈbidu/medium
zum·bi·do
Definitions
1A continuous, humming sound, like that made by an insect or electrical device.
The buzzing of a fly kept him awake.
The old fridge emitted a constant buzzing.
Common collocations
constant buzzingannoying buzzing
2The perception of noise or ringing in the ears when no external sound is present.
He has had tinnitus in his left ear since the concert.
Persistent buzzing can be a symptom of tinnitus.
Common collocations
tinnitus in the earpersistent tinnitus
Etymology
Derivado do verbo 'zumbir', de origem onomatopeica.