Brummer

/ˈbrʌmər/ noun

Definition

Someone or something that makes a loud humming or buzzing sound, particularly an insect like a bumblebee.

Etymology

From the verb 'brum' or 'brum' meaning 'to hum' or 'buzz,' combined with the agent suffix '-er'; imitative origin reflecting the sound itself.

Kelly Says

English has tons of these imitative words—brummer, buzzer, hummer—they're onomatopoeia that literally sound like the thing they describe, making them perfect for poetry and kids' stories.

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