Buz

/bʌz/ noun

Definition

An archaic or dialectal spelling and pronunciation of buzz; a humming or whirring sound.

Etymology

Variant or archaic spelling of buzz, itself likely onomatopoetic in origin, imitating the sound itself.

Kelly Says

The spelling 'buz' appears in older English texts and regional dialects, showing how spelling wasn't standardized until the 19th century—multiple spellings of the same word coexisted for centuries.

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