The difference between Buzz and Drop someone a line

When used as verbs, buzz means to make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings. to utter a murmuring sound, whereas drop someone a line means write and send (someone) a note or telegram.


Buzz is also noun with the meaning: a continuous, humming noise, as of bees.

check bellow for the other definitions of Buzz and Drop someone a line

  1. Buzz as a noun:

    A continuous, humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones.

  2. Buzz as a noun:

    A whisper.

  3. Buzz as a noun:

    The audible friction of voice consonants.

  4. Buzz as a noun (informal):

    A rush or feeling of energy or excitement; a feeling of slight intoxication.

    Examples:

    "Still feeling the buzz from the coffee, he pushed through the last of the homework."

  5. Buzz as a noun (informal):

    A telephone call or e-mail.

  6. Buzz as a noun (informal, preceded by {{m, the):

    }} Major topic of conversation; widespread rumor; information spread behind the scenes.

  1. Buzz as a verb (intransitive):

    To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings. To utter a murmuring sound; to speak with a low, humming voice. To fly while making such a sound.

  2. Buzz as a verb (colloquial):

    To show a high level of activity and haste (alluding to the common simile "busy as a bee"). Often in the colloquial imperative "Buzz off!"

  3. Buzz as a verb (transitive):

    To whisper; to communicate, as tales, in an undertone; to spread, as a report, by whispers or secretly.

  4. Buzz as a verb (transitive):

    To talk to incessantly or confidentially in a low humming voice.

  5. Buzz as a verb (aviation):

    To fly at high speed and at a very low altitude over a specified area, as to make a surprise pass.

  6. Buzz as a verb (transitive):

    To cut the hair in a close-cropped military style, or buzzcut.

  7. Buzz as a verb (archaic, transitive):

    To drink to the bottom.

  1. Drop someone a line as a verb (idiomatic):

    Write and send (someone) a note or telegram.

    Examples:

    "If you get a chance, drop me a line when you arrive in Cairo."

Compare words: