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to buzz / to whir

verbliteraryuncommon/zũˈbiɾ/zum·bir

Definition

1

To produce a continuous, high-pitched, monotonous sound, like that of an insect in flight.

Usage examples

The mosquito began to buzz near my ear.
In the stillness of the night, the wind whirred in the power lines.

Common combinations

to buzz in the ears