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Buzz

Buzz is an onomatopoeic English word that denotes a low, continuous humming or vibrating sound, typically produced by insects such as bees, machinery, or a low murmur of voices in conversation.^[1] It can also refer to a confused or excited flurry of activity, a rumor or gossip circulating among people, or a brief telephone call in informal usage.^[2] As a verb, to buzz means to make such a sound, to move swiftly and often noisily, or to spread information rapidly like gossip.^[3] The term originates from Middle English bussen or busse, an imitative formation mimicking the humming noise of insects or rapid movement, with roots traceable to the late 14th century.^[3] By the 16th century, it had evolved to encompass both literal sounds and figurative senses, such as the "busy hum" of a crowd, first recorded in 1628.^[4] Over time, buzz has influenced related terms like abuzz (filled with excitement or activity, from 1838) and expanded into modern idioms, including buzz off (to go away, from 1914) and buzzword (a fashionable or technical term, coined in the 1940s).^[5]^[6]^[7] In contemporary usage, buzz often describes cultural or media phenomena, such as the "buzz" around a new product or event signifying widespread anticipation or hype.^[1] It also appears in technical contexts, like the "buzz" of electrical wires or aircraft engines, and in hairstyling as a buzz cut, a close-cropped haircut achieved with clippers, popularized in military settings during the 20th century.^[8] These multifaceted meanings highlight buzz's enduring role in English as a vivid descriptor of sound, motion, and social energy.

Language and etymology

Definitions and usage

The word "buzz" as a noun primarily denotes a low, continuous humming or vibrating sound, such as that produced by bees, insects, or machinery.^[1] For instance, it describes the persistent vibratory noise of a phone on vibrate or the humming of an electronic device. As a verb, "buzz" means to produce such a sound, as in bees buzzing around flowers or flies emitting a low hum.^[1] It also refers to moving quickly while making a humming noise, such as an aircraft buzzing overhead, or to signaling someone via a buzzer, for example, "buzz me in" at a door entry system. In its metaphorical sense, "buzz" as a noun indicates a state of excitement, rumor, or heightened activity, such as "the buzz about a new product launch" or a "flurry of speculative talk."^[1] This usage derives from the word's onomatopoeic origin, imitating the vibrating sound it literally describes.^[1] In modern English, "buzz" appears in both formal and informal contexts for its literal sound sense, but the metaphorical meaning, like "buzzing with anticipation," is more prevalent in informal speech and writing to convey lively excitement. Dictionaries such as Merriam-Webster illustrate this through examples of conversational rumors and activity, highlighting its casual tone in everyday usage.^[1]

Historical origins

The word "buzz" emerged in late 14th-century Middle English as an onomatopoeic formation imitating the low, continuous humming or vibrating sound produced by insects, especially bees. The noun form appears in records as "buzzing" around this period, with the verb "to buzz" first attested in 1495 in John Trevisa's translation of Bartholomeus De Proprietatibus Rerum, describing the noise of flies or similar insects.^[9]^[3] Over time, the term's senses expanded from its literal acoustic roots in the 15th century to figurative and technological applications. By the 1620s, as noted in Oxford English Dictionary entries, "buzz" had developed a sense of "busy rumor" or excited whispering, exemplified in early uses like "a buzz of voices" to convey low, indistinct talk among a group. The Industrial Revolution further influenced this evolution, applying "buzz" to the mechanical hums of machinery and early electrical devices, such as steam engines and telegraphs, which produced similar vibrating sounds and extended the word's association with continuous activity.^[10]^[3] In the 19th century, technological advancements solidified "buzz" in signaling contexts, particularly with the invention of electric buzzers around the 1830s for doorbells and alarms, marking a shift toward denoting alert or interruption sounds. By the early 20th century, influenced by the rise of telephones (where a "buzz" signaled an incoming call from 1913) and radio broadcasts, the term acquired its modern metaphorical sense of excitement or anticipation, as in "creating a buzz" about an event.^[10]^[3]

People

Individuals with the given name or nickname

Buzz Aldrin (born Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr., January 20, 1930) is an American former astronaut, aeronautical engineer, and U.S. Air Force pilot who became the second person to walk on the Moon during NASA's Apollo 11 mission in 1969.^[11] Selected as part of NASA's third astronaut group in 1963, Aldrin first flew in space as the pilot of Gemini 12 in 1966, where he conducted three extravehicular activities, including a record-setting 5.5-hour spacewalk that advanced techniques for working in space.^[12] On Apollo 11, he joined Neil Armstrong in descending to the lunar surface, spending about 2.5 hours outside the module and collecting samples, an achievement that solidified his legacy in space exploration.^[11] Post-NASA, Aldrin has authored books such as Return to Earth (1973) and advocated for Mars missions through his ShareSpace Foundation, emphasizing human spaceflight's future.^[13] Buzz Osborne (born Roger Osborne, March 25, 1964), also known as King Buzzo, is an American guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter best known as the founder and leader of the rock band Melvins, formed in 1983 in Montesano, Washington.^[14] Osborne's innovative approach to sludge metal and experimental rock, characterized by slow tempos, heavy riffs, and unconventional song structures, influenced the grunge movement of the 1990s, with Melvins mentoring early Nirvana members.^[14] Key albums under his direction include Houdini (1993), which peaked at No. 29 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and featured collaborations that expanded the band's reach.^[14]) Beyond Melvins, Osborne has contributed to projects like Fantômas and released solo acoustic work, such as This Machine Kills Artists (2012), showcasing his enduring impact on alternative music.^[14] Buzz Schneider (born William Conrad Schneider, September 14, 1954) is an American former ice hockey player renowned for his contributions to U.S. national teams, particularly as a forward on the "Miracle on Ice" squad that won gold at the 1980 Winter Olympics.^[15] A University of Minnesota alum who scored 50 goals in 115 games for the Golden Gophers from 1973 to 1977, Schneider debuted internationally in 1974 and represented the U.S. at the 1976 Olympics, where the team earned fifth place.^[15] At Lake Placid in 1980, he tallied five goals and three assists in seven games, including key plays against the Soviet Union and Finland, helping secure the historic upset victory.^[15]^[16] Schneider also played professionally in the NHL with the Washington Capitals (1980–81) and later coached youth hockey, cementing his role in American sports history.^[17] Buzz Feitshans (born Frederick Rollin Feitshans III, January 17, 1937) is an American film producer and third-generation entertainment industry figure, notable for his work on action films in the 1970s and 1980s.^[18] After graduating from the University of Southern California in 1962 and starting as an assistant editor, Feitshans produced hits like Conan the Barbarian (1982) and Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) through collaborations with directors such as John Milius and at Carolco Pictures.^[18] His career emphasized practical effects and high-stakes action sequences, contributing to the genre's popularity during that era.^[18] Buzz Williams (born Scott David Williams, March 9, 1972) is an American college basketball coach who has served as the head coach at Texas A&M University since 2021. Previously, he coached at Virginia Tech (2014–2021), Marquette (2008–2013), and other programs, amassing over 400 wins and leading teams to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances, including a Final Four run with Marquette in 2013. Buzz Bissinger (born Harry Gerland Bissinger Jr., November 1, 1954) is an American journalist and author best known for his 1990 book Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream, which chronicled high school football in Odessa, Texas, and was adapted into a film and TV series. A Pulitzer Prize winner for investigative journalism at the Philadelphia Inquirer, he has also written for Vanity Fair and ESPN.

Individuals with Buzz as a surname

The surname Buzz is rare globally, with an estimated incidence of approximately 80 individuals worldwide (about 1 in 100 million people), and is most commonly found in Israel where it is held by 56 individuals, followed by 10 in the United States and 2 in Italy.^[19] Of Italian origin, it typically functions as a patronymic or plural form derived from short versions of personal names ending in -buzzo, such as Iacobuzzo from Iacobo (Jacob).^[20] In historical U.S. records from the early 20th century, individuals with the surname Buzz were predominantly employed in manual labor roles, with 50% of men recorded as laborers and 100% of women as cooks, reflecting common working-class occupations of the era.^[21] No prominent or widely recognized figures in fields like sports, media, or arts are verifiably documented with Buzz as their legal surname, underscoring its obscurity compared to its frequent use as a nickname or given name—distinctions often clarified by cross-referencing biographical sections on given names.^[20]

Arts and entertainment

Music

In music, "buzz" often refers to a resonant, vibrating tone that evokes humming or droning sounds, commonly replicated through synthesizers in electronic genres to mimic insect-like hums. For instance, analog synthesizers like the Korg MS-20 can produce buzzing effects by modulating oscillators to simulate mosquito or bee vibrations, a technique used in sound design for ambient and experimental tracks.^[22] Similarly, sample libraries feature buzzing synth FX tagged for electronic music, such as distorted phasey insect motions that add creepy, slithering textures to compositions.^[23] In rock, particularly grunge, distorted guitar tones create a gritty buzz through heavy fuzz pedals and overdriven amps, contributing to the genre's muddy, aggressive sound as heard in bands like Nirvana and Mudhoney.^[24] Certain instruments inherently produce buzzing sounds via vibration techniques. The didgeridoo generates a continuous, low-frequency buzz from rapid lip vibration against the mouthpiece, forming a droning fundamental tone that serves as the basis for rhythmic patterns in Indigenous Australian music.^[25] The jaw harp, also known as the Jew's harp, creates a twanging buzz when the metal reed is plucked while held between the teeth, with the player's oral cavity shaping overtones for melodic expression across folk traditions worldwide.^[26] Historically, buzzing motifs appear in folk music through bee-themed songs that imitate insect sounds with vocal hums or simple instrumentation. Early examples include the 1892 children's tune "Buzz Little Bee," which uses repetitive buzzing lyrics to evoke apiary imagery in American folk repertoires.^[27] By the early 20th century, songs like "When the Bees Make Honey Down in Sunny Alabam'" (1919) incorporated buzzing vocal effects to celebrate rural life, blending ragtime influences with folk storytelling.^[28] Notable musical works titled "Buzz" or incorporating the term highlight its thematic role. The punk band Buzzcocks, formed in 1976, derived their name from a review headline reading "it's the buzz, cocks!" in a 1976 Time Out article about the TV series Rock Follies, symbolizing energetic excitement in their fast-paced sound.^[29] Japanese hip-hop/rock group Dragon Ash released the album Buzz Songs in 1998, blending punk and rap with tracks evoking urban "buzz" as cultural hype. In modern hip-hop, "buzz" as a track title conveys hype and energy, particularly in the 2010s. Mann's "Buzzin'" (2010), featuring 50 Cent, peaked at number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100,^[30] using the term to describe euphoric nightlife vibes in a club-oriented beat. This usage aligns with broader trends where artists like Hermitude employed "The Buzz" in 2015 to capture electronic-hip-hop momentum, though without major Grammy recognition.^[31]

Fictional characters

One of the most iconic fictional characters named Buzz is Buzz Lightyear, the action figure space ranger introduced in Pixar's Toy Story (1995), where he believes himself to be a real elite operative from Star Command defending the galaxy against threats like Emperor Zurg. Voiced by Tim Allen, Lightyear is characterized by his unwavering sense of duty, overconfidence, and catchphrase "To infinity and beyond!," which evolves as he grapples with his identity as a toy in the franchise's narrative arc across four main films. The character's design draws partial inspiration from astronaut Buzz Aldrin, incorporating elements of real space exploration into his heroic persona.^[32] A 2022 spin-off film, Lightyear, explores an origin story for the in-universe hero, depicting him as a human-like Space Ranger on a mission gone wrong, voiced by Chris Evans, and emphasizing themes of perseverance and teamwork with recruits and his robot companion Sox.^[33] The Toy Story franchise, anchored by Lightyear, has generated approximately $9 billion in merchandise sales globally as of 2016,^[34] underscoring his enduring appeal as a symbol of childhood imagination and adventure.^[34] In the video game series The Sims, Buzz Grunt appears as a pre-made character in The Sims 2 (2004), residing in the Strangetown neighborhood as a stern military general with a buzz cut hairstyle that reinforces his disciplined, no-nonsense personality. As the widowed father of three sons—Tank, Ripp, and Buck—Grunt embodies a rigid, authoritarian archetype, pushing his family toward military rigor while hiding vulnerabilities like a secret affection for teddy bears, adding layers to his otherwise tough exterior in player-driven stories.^[35] Other notable fictional characters named Buzz include Buzz Baxter from Marvel Comics, who debuted in the 1940s Patsy Walker series but gained prominence in the 1970s as the high school sweetheart and abusive ex-husband of Patsy Walker (later Hellcat), evolving into the villain Mad Dog after traumatic military experiences and corporate experiments.^[36] In the Masters of the Universe toy line and animated series (1983–1985), Buzz-Off is a humanoid bee warrior from the Andreenid hive in Eternia's Mystic Mountains, serving as a loyal ally to He-Man with enhanced flight abilities, a battle axe, and a role as a scout and diplomat for his insectoid race.^[37] Fictional characters named Buzz often embody heroic or authoritative archetypes, portraying energetic, duty-bound figures who navigate identity crises or rigid structures—such as Lightyear's delusion of grandeur or Grunt's familial control—while influencing pop culture through memorable motifs like Lightyear's rallying cry, which has permeated merchandise, theme parks, and everyday language as a symbol of boundless ambition.^[38] These portrayals highlight Buzz as a shorthand for buzz-cut military precision or buzzing insect agility, reinforcing themes of loyalty and transformation in media narratives.

Film, television, and other media

In film, "Velvet Buzzsaw" (2019) is a satirical horror movie directed by Dan Gilroy, featuring Jake Gyllenhaal as an art critic entangled in a plot where cursed paintings from a deceased artist's collection come to life and murder members of the high-stakes Los Angeles art world.^[39] The film critiques the commodification of art, blending supernatural elements with sharp commentary on greed and exploitation in the gallery scene.^[40] The term "buzz" has appeared in various television formats, often denoting excitement or rapid discussion, as seen in shows like "The Buzz," a Philippine variety and talk program that aired from 1999, hosted by celebrities including Kris Aquino and featuring entertainment news, interviews, and performances.^[41] Similar titles, such as the Canadian sketch comedy series "Buzz" (2000–2005) on The Comedy Network, used the word to evoke energetic, fast-paced humor through improvisational segments and celebrity guests.^[42] A standout in interactive media is the Buzz! quiz game series, developed by Relentless Software and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3 from 2005 to 2010, which simulated TV quiz shows with wireless buzzers and categories spanning music, sports, and general knowledge across titles like Buzz!: Quiz TV and Buzz!: Quiz World.^[43] The franchise achieved multi-million unit sales globally, establishing it as a popular party game for multiplayer trivia.^[44] In video games beyond the Buzz! series, "Buzz Off!" (1984) is an early arcade-style title for platforms like the ZX Spectrum, where players control a bee navigating mazes to collect fruit while avoiding hazards like spiders and electric fences.^[45] This simple yet addictive game exemplified 1980s home computing entertainment focused on quick reflexes and survival. Comics featuring "buzz" include the adventure strip "Buz Sawyer," created by Roy Crane and syndicated by King Features from 1943 to 1989, following the exploits of a rugged Navy pilot involved in wartime missions, espionage, and post-war adventures with over 1,000 daily and Sunday strips produced.^[46] The series blended action, romance, and aviation themes, influencing later adventure comics with its dynamic artwork and serialized storytelling.^[47] Other media incorporating "buzz" for trivia and social play include board games like "Buzz Word Trivia," a family card game where players guess words based on clues from 10 related questions, promoting quick thinking and vocabulary building in group settings.^[48] These games echo the interactive buzz of quiz shows, often used for parties or educational fun without digital components.

Science and technology

Aviation

In aviation, the term "buzz" refers to the maneuver of flying an aircraft at low altitude and high speed in close proximity to a target, such as ships, buildings, or terrain, often for reconnaissance, intimidation, or display purposes. ^[49] This practice, also known as a "buzz job" or "flat-hatting," emerged in the early 1940s during World War II, evolving from the verb sense of "buzz" meaning to fly swiftly and low like an insect. ^[3] During WWII, buzzing was employed in reconnaissance missions, such as U.S. Army Air Forces bombers conducting low passes over vessels at sea to identify and photograph potential threats. ^[49] Buzzing poses significant safety risks due to the challenges of maintaining control at low altitudes, including sudden wind shifts, terrain obstacles, and reduced reaction time, which have led to numerous accidents. In the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulates such flights under 14 CFR § 91.119, which prohibits operating aircraft below 500 feet above the surface over non-congested areas or closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, or structure, classifying unauthorized buzzing as reckless operation that endangers life or property. ^[50] Military buzzing incidents in the 1940s, including post-war encounters like Soviet fighters performing aggressive low passes near Allied aircraft, highlighted these dangers and contributed to stricter protocols. ^[49] A related technical phenomenon in aviation is aeroelastic buzz, a form of flutter involving self-sustaining oscillations in aircraft components, such as wings or control surfaces, due to interactions between aerodynamic forces, elastic deformation, and inertia. ^[51] This instability, analogous to the torsional flutter that caused the 1940 collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, prompted extensive research by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) in the 1940s, including investigations into aileron buzz encountered during testing of the Lockheed P-80 jet fighter in 1944. ^[52] ^[53] NACA's work established methods for predicting and mitigating flutter, influencing modern aircraft design to prevent catastrophic failures at high speeds. ^[51] Notable historical buzzing missions include low-altitude passes by the Israeli Air Force during the 1967 Six-Day War, where pilots like ace Giora Epstein conducted "buzz flights" over airfields to assess damage and demoralize opponents following initial strikes. ^[54] In contemporary contexts, buzzing has extended to unmanned systems, as seen in 2017 when an Iranian drone performed a close pass near a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet over the Persian Gulf, raising concerns about aerial encounters in contested airspace. ^[55]

Computing and digital media

In computing and digital media, "buzz" refers to various software tools, platforms, and phenomena associated with online interaction, content creation, and hardware artifacts. One prominent example is Google Buzz, a short-lived social networking service launched on February 9, 2010, and integrated directly into Gmail as an opt-out feature for users.^[56] This integration allowed Gmail users to share posts, photos, and links publicly or with selected followers, aiming to compete with platforms like Twitter and Facebook.^[57] However, the service faced immediate backlash over privacy concerns, as it automatically populated users' follower lists based on frequent email contacts without clear consent, leading to an FTC settlement in March 2011 that required Google to implement a comprehensive privacy program and undergo biennial audits.^[58] At its peak, Google Buzz attracted tens of millions of users within months of launch, but it was discontinued on October 14, 2011, with content shifted to read-only mode as Google pivoted to Google+.^[59]^[60] Similarly, Yahoo! Buzz emerged as a content-sharing platform in February 2008, functioning as a Digg-like social news aggregator where users could submit, vote on, and share articles, videos, and other web content.^[61] It emphasized community-driven curation, integrating with Yahoo's broader ecosystem to promote popular stories through upvotes and syndication feeds.^[62] Despite initial promise, the site struggled with user engagement and was discontinued on April 21, 2011, as part of Yahoo's efforts to streamline its services amid competition from more established platforms.^[63] In software development, Jeskola Buzz stands out as a freeware digital audio workstation (DAW) with a tracker-style interface, originally released in the late 1990s and actively maintained through the 2000s and 2010s.^[64] This modular environment enables users to compose music by arranging patterns in a grid-based sequencer, supporting synthesis, sampling, and effects chaining for genres like electronic and chiptune, where emulated retro hardware machines (such as Game Boy or ZX Spectrum simulators) facilitate authentic 8-bit sound design.^[65] Developers can extend its functionality via the Buzz SDK, which provides base files and APIs for creating custom "machines"—plugins for instruments, effects, or audio processing—fostering a community-driven ecosystem of over a thousand add-ons.^[66] The term "buzz" also describes the viral mechanics of digital media, exemplified by BuzzFeed, founded in 2006 by Jonah Peretti to track and amplify shareable online content.^[67] The platform pioneered algorithmic curation of listicles, quizzes, and memes optimized for social sharing, using data-driven insights to predict virality based on engagement metrics like clicks and shares across platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.^[68] As of 2024, BuzzFeed.com attracts around 44 million monthly visits worldwide, reflecting its enduring role in generating digital buzz through snackable, algorithm-fueled content.^[69] In hardware contexts, "buzz" often denotes audible electrical noise, such as coil whine in personal computers, caused by vibrations in inductors (coils) within components like power supplies, graphics cards, or motherboards when alternating current flows through them at high frequencies.^[70] This phenomenon, typically a high-pitched buzzing or whining, becomes noticeable under load, such as during gaming or rendering, due to magnetostriction—the expansion and contraction of magnetic materials.^[71] Troubleshooting involves isolating the source by testing components individually (e.g., swapping the GPU or PSU), adjusting power limits in BIOS or software to alter frequencies, or applying damping materials to coils, though complete elimination may require hardware replacement.^[72]

Acoustics and biology

Insects such as bees produce buzz sounds through rapid wing vibrations that generate aerodynamic lift for flight and serve communicative functions. In honeybees (Apis mellifera), wingbeat frequencies typically range from 220 to 250 Hz, creating a characteristic humming buzz that facilitates hovering and maneuverability.^[73] This vibration arises from indirect flight muscles contracting asynchronously, allowing efficient energy use during sustained flight.^[74] In bumblebees (Bombus spp.), frequencies are slightly higher, around 250-300 Hz, adapting to their larger body size and foraging needs.^[75] For communication, honeybees emit specialized alarm buzzes, such as the "stop signal"—a brief, high-intensity wing vibration at approximately 400 Hz— to halt nestmates' activities during threats like predator attacks.^[76] These signals coordinate defensive responses, often combining with pheromones for enhanced hive-wide alerts.^[77] Acoustically, a buzz represents a complex vibration dominated by low- to mid-frequency components, typically spanning 100-500 Hz in natural sources, though broader harmonics contribute to its perceived harshness.^[78] The waveform often approximates a sawtooth pattern, characterized by a rapid rise and slower decay in pressure waves, which introduces rich harmonic content and a raspy quality distinguishable from smoother sinusoidal tones.^[79] In nature, cicadas exemplify this through tymbal organ vibrations, producing buzzes with fundamental frequencies around 1-7 kHz but emphasizing mid-range energy for mating calls that propagate over distances.^[80] Mechanically, similar buzzes occur in vibrating structures like insect wings or natural resonators, where irregular oscillations amplify the effect. Human perception of these sounds, studied in psychoacoustics, highlights their aversive quality due to high harmonic density, evoking irritation or alertness as the auditory system processes the non-periodic fluctuations.^[81] Research on bee buzzing underscores its ecological roles, particularly in pollination. In the 2010s, studies on buzz-pollination—where bees vibrate flowers to release pollen—demonstrated significant benefits for crops like tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum). Bumblebee pollination increased fruit weight by up to 11% compared to mechanical vibration methods, owing to more effective pollen dislodgement at resonant frequencies around 300-400 Hz.^[82] A 2021 meta-analysis of 24 studies confirmed that vibration by buzz-pollinating bees enhanced seed set and yield in tomatoes by 20-30% on average, attributing this to the insects' ability to target anther-specific resonances.^[83] Psychoacoustic investigations further reveal that human listeners rate insect buzzes as more annoying than pure tones at equivalent volumes, due to temporal irregularity that mimics threat signals in evolutionary auditory processing.^[84] Evolutionarily, buzzing in the Hymenoptera order, including bees, traces to adaptations in wing structure for powered flight, emerging alongside angiosperm diversification. Fossil evidence from Myanmar indicates primitive bees with pollen-associated traits dating to 100 million years ago in the Early Cretaceous, suggesting early vibrational foraging behaviors.^[85] Floral sonication, a buzzing-based pollination strategy, evolved independently about 45 times in bees, likely originating around 100-145 million years ago as Hymenoptera transitioned from predatory wasps to pollinators.^[86] This trait's persistence in the order reflects selective pressures for efficient resource extraction, with wing vibration mechanics conserved across species for both locomotion and signaling.^[87]

Society and culture

Slang expressions and idioms

In slang, "buzzed" has long denoted a state of mild intoxication, particularly from alcohol, with roots tracing back to the 18th century. For instance, Benjamin Franklin's 1737 Drinker's Dictionary, published in the Pennsylvania Gazette, included "buzzey" among over 200 euphemisms for being drunk, illustrating early colloquial usage for alcohol-induced impairment.^[88] By the 1930s, the term evolved to describe a "pleasant sense of intoxication," often implying a lighter, euphoric effect rather than full inebriation.^[3] This slang has extended in modern contexts to other substances. "Buzzed" commonly refers to the initial, mild high from cannabis, where users experience subtle relaxation without intense impairment.^[1] Similarly, it applies to the stimulating rush from caffeine, capturing the jittery alertness from excessive coffee or energy drinks, as part of broader stimulant-induced euphoria documented since the mid-20th century.^[10] Idiomatic expressions involving "buzz" often convey excitement or communication. The phrase "give someone a buzz," meaning to telephone a person, originated in the early 20th century from the buzzing signal of early phone systems, with recorded use by 1913 and widespread adoption in the 1920s.^[10] Another 1960s counterculture idiom, "what's the buzz?," inquires about the latest news or happenings, drawing on the word's longstanding sense of lively murmur; popularized in the 1970 rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar, the phrase draws on earlier rumor connotations.^[10]^[89] "Buzz" as slang for gossip or hype emerged from its 17th-century meaning of a "busy rumour," referring to indistinct chatter among groups.^[10] By the 1930s, this evolved in the American entertainment industry, where "Hollywood buzz" described speculative excitement around films and celebrities, as in reports of insider talk on upcoming productions.^[1] The related idiom "create a buzz" means to generate widespread interest or anticipation, a usage solidified in the late 20th century for stirring public enthusiasm.^[1] In the 21st century, particularly the 2020s, "buzz" has adapted to digital culture, denoting the viral excitement surrounding social media trends and memes. For example, phrases like "generating buzz" describe the rapid online hype for phenomena such as short-form video challenges on platforms like TikTok, where content spreads through shares and discussions to build communal fervor.^[1] This evolution reflects the term's core sense of collective, humming activity now amplified by algorithms and user engagement.

Fashion and personal grooming

The buzz cut is an ultra-short hairstyle achieved by using electric clippers to trim the hair uniformly to a length typically between 1/8 and 1/2 inch across the entire scalp, emphasizing practicality and uniformity.^[90] This style originated in the early 20th century within military contexts, particularly during World War I, when the U.S. Army standardized close-cropped hair to promote hygiene, prevent lice infestations, and facilitate rapid grooming in field conditions.^[91] By the 1910s, such cuts became a rite of passage for recruits, symbolizing the transition to disciplined service.^[92] Variations of the buzz cut include the induction cut, which uses no guard on the clippers for an nearly bald appearance, often reserved for initial military processing, and the crew cut, a slightly longer iteration with tapered sides and a bit more length on top, typically up to 1 inch.^[90] These styles rely on specialized tools like electric buzz clippers, with the Oster model marking a key innovation; introduced in 1928 by the John Oster Manufacturing Company, it was the first portable, motor-driven device designed for efficient, even shearing, revolutionizing professional and home grooming. In the post-World War II era, the buzz cut gained widespread civilian popularity during the 1950s as the "G.I. style," reflecting the influence of returning veterans and embodying a clean, no-fuss aesthetic suited to the era's conformist ideals.^[93] It experienced a revival in the 1990s within punk and alternative subcultures, where the stark simplicity served as a form of visual defiance against mainstream norms.^[91] By the 2000s, the style reemerged in sports, exemplified by soccer star David Beckham's high-profile adoption of a buzz cut in 2000, which sparked global media attention and influenced athletic grooming trends for its low-maintenance appeal during intense training.^[94] Socially, the buzz cut has carried layered meanings, from evoking military discipline and uniformity to representing rebellion in countercultural movements, as seen in its embrace by punk figures challenging societal expectations.^[95] It also aligns with principles of minimalism, offering a versatile, effort-free option that prioritizes function over ornamentation in modern lifestyles.^[96] By the 2020s, the buzz cut has evolved into a gender-neutral choice, adopted across identities for its empowering simplicity and departure from traditional gender binaries, as evidenced by its popularity among diverse influencers and celebrities.^[97]

Marketing and communication

Buzz marketing refers to a promotional strategy designed to generate word-of-mouth discussions and excitement around a product, service, or brand, often leveraging consumer interactions to amplify the message organically.^[98] This approach emphasizes creating emotional engagement or anticipation, which can spread rapidly through personal networks or social channels, distinguishing it from traditional advertising by relying on peer-to-peer influence rather than direct paid promotion.^[99] The concept gained prominence in the 1990s as marketers recognized the power of informal conversations in driving consumer interest, but the term "buzz marketing" was popularized by Mark Hughes in his 2004 book Buzzmarketing: Get People to Talk About Your Stuff, where he outlined methods to make brands newsworthy and conversation-worthy. Hughes identified six key tactics, including using scandal, humor, or controversy to provoke discussion, which built on earlier viral techniques but focused specifically on engineered hype.^[100] Common techniques include guerrilla marketing, such as unconventional, low-cost stunts in public spaces to surprise and engage audiences; for instance, in the 2000s, Red Bull employed tactics like distributing free samples at extreme sports events and placing branded "stratos jump" mockups in urban areas to foster rumors and excitement around its energy drink.^[101] In professional contexts, "buzz" also manifests through buzzwords—overused or trendy terms that signal innovation but often lack precision, such as "disrupt" or "synergy," which have been critiqued for diluting meaningful communication in business settings.^[102] The Harvard Business Review has highlighted how such terms, prevalent in 2020s corporate discourse, create an illusion of expertise while frustrating clear dialogue, with "disrupt" exemplifying a meta-application of buzz as a self-referential hype mechanism.^[103] Media plays a pivotal role in cultivating buzz, particularly for product launches, by fueling speculation and coverage that heighten anticipation; Apple's 2007 iPhone unveiling, teased by CEO Steve Jobs in January and launched in June, generated massive pre-release rumors through leaks and tech media speculation, resulting in unprecedented consumer interest.^[104] Tools like BuzzSumo, introduced in the 2010s, have enabled marketers to quantify this impact by analyzing social shares and engagement metrics, revealing how viral content can achieve millions of interactions to validate buzz strategies.^[105] However, ethical concerns arise with manipulative practices like astroturfing, where companies fabricate grassroots support to simulate organic buzz; in the 2010s, scandals such as the Moxie Media case in Washington state involved paying bloggers and operatives to pose as independent supporters for political clients, leading to fines exceeding $250,000 for campaign finance violations.^[106] By 2025, buzz marketing has evolved toward influencer partnerships, where authentic endorsements from social media figures replace overt deception, though transparency regulations continue to address lingering risks of undisclosed sponsorships.

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1. a persistent vibratory sound 2. a : a confused murmur b : rumor, gossip c : a flurry of activity d : fad, craze e : speculative or excited talk or attention.Missing: encyclopedia | Show results with:encyclopedia
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noun · a low, vibrating, humming sound, as of bees, machinery, or people talking. · Informal., a rumor or report. There's a buzz going around that he'll soon be ...Missing: encyclopedia | Show results with:encyclopedia
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The literal sense of "a humming sound" is from 1640s. A "buzz" was the characteristic sound of an airplane in early 20c.; hence verbal sense "fly swiftly," by ...<|control11|><|separator|>
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buzz, v.¹ meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary
The earliest known use of the verb buzz is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for buzz is from 1495, in ...
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buzz, n.¹ meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary
The confused or mingled sound made by a number of people talking or busily occupied; busy talk, 'hum'; hence, a condition of busy activity, stir, ferment.Missing: encyclopedia | Show results with:encyclopedia
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Former Astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin - NASA
May 19, 2013 · Dr. Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin was the lunar module pilot for Apollo 11, and was the second man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.
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Apollo 11 Lunar Surface Journal: Crew - NASA
Sep 7, 2012 · Personal: Born Edwin Eugene Aldrin, Jr., January 20, 1930, Montclair, New Jersey. Later, legally changed his name to "Buzz Aldrin". Married, ...
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Buzz Aldrin Astronaut Apollo 11, Gemini 12 | Biography
Buzz Aldrin grew up in Montclair, New Jersey. His mother, Marion Moon, was the daughter of an Army Chaplain and his father Edwin Eugene Aldrin was an aviation ...
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Buzz Osborne Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & Mor... - AllMusic
Guitarist who helped make grunge possible as the mind and thunder behind alternative rock stalwarts the Melvins. Read Full Biography. Active. 1980s - 2010s ...
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Buzz Schneider - Olympedia
Buzz was a regular on US National teams beginning in 1974. He played on the 1976 Olympic team and on the US world's teams from 1974 through 1977.
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Buzz Schneider Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Title
Buzz Schneider ; Full Name: William Schneider ; Position: LW ; Shoots: Left ; Born: September 14, 1954 in Babbitt, Minnesota us ; Amateur Teams: Minnesota.Missing: biography | Show results with:biography<|separator|>
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Buzz Feitshans papers, 1972-1997, bulk 1978-1996 - OAC
Fred “Buzz” Feitshans (b. 1937), born Fredrick Rollins Feitshans III, is the third generation in his family to be involved in the entertainment industry. He is ...
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Buzz Surname Origin, Meaning & Last Name History - Forebears
Buzz is most commonly held in Israel, where it is borne by 56 people, or 1 in 152,815. In Israel it is primarily found in: Tel Aviv District, where 54 percent ...
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Buzz Name Meaning and Buzz Family History at FamilySearch
Italian: patronymic or plural form of a short form of a personal name ending with -buzzo, for example Iacobuzzo, from Iacobo (see Jacob ).
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Buzz Last Name — Surname Origins & Meanings - MyHeritage
50% of men with the last name Buzz worked as laborers and 100% of women with the last name Buzz worked as a cook. Search historical records.
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Mosquito buzzing sounds with the Korg MS-20 Mini - YouTube
Sep 17, 2020 · Ok, I swear I wasn't looking for more sound effects on the synth but while trying to get a background drone going on I stumbled upon this ...Missing: electronic hums
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Buzz Synth FX - ''Insects'' - Sample Focus
Listen to Buzz Synth FX - ''Insects''. Royalty-Free sound that is tagged as electronic, sound effects, down sweep/fall, and one shot.
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Grunge Guitar: The Sound of a Generation - Gearnews.com
Jul 7, 2025 · If you listen closely, you'll notice that the sound isn't “good”: the distortion is often excessive, the sound is muddy, and the playing is ...
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How To Play the Didgeridoo - Sound Adventurer
Learn To Buzz. To make this sound, you can form a loose embouchure (don't be scared, it's not too bad) with your lips so that ...<|separator|>
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The Jew's Harp: Vibrating Through Many Cultures
The instrument is played by placing the parallel ends of the metal loosely between the front teeth while vibrating the metal tongue with a finger. · Jew's harps ...
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Songs From the 18th Century -Buzz Little Bee (1892) - Pixabay
Listen to Songs From the 18th Century -Buzz Little Bee (1892) track or browse more vintage audio. ✓ Royalty-free music download ✓ Browse thousands of ...<|separator|>
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When the Bees Make Honey (1919) - YouTube
Feb 23, 2024 · ... (Down in Sunny Alabam') A popular song from 1919 Words by Sam M ... bees start to buzz And I've got a bee in my bonnet, simply because ...
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Why did they choose the name Buzzcocks? - Dying Scene
The name “Buzzcocks” was chosen by band members Howard Devoto and Pete Shelley after reading the headline “it's the buzz, cocks!” in a review of the TV series ...
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Buzz Songs - Wikipedia
Buzz Songs is the second full-length album by Dragon Ash; released in 1998. Buzz Songs. Studio album by. Dragon Ash. Released, September 2, 1998.
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Hermitude - The Buzz [Audio] - YouTube
Apr 27, 2015 · The Buzz is taken from Dark Night Sweet Light (Elefant Traks / Nettwerk) Who is Hermitude? https ... Meet the hip hop production community.Missing: titled 2010s
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Buzz Lightyear Welcomed by “the Real Buzz” Aldrin
Oct 2, 2025 · Leading the parade was “the real Buzz” Apollo 11's Buzz Aldrin the second man to walk on the moon. Aldrin rode atop a 1969 Camaro convertible, ...
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Lightyear | Disney Movies
“Lightyear” follows the legendary space ranger on an intergalactic adventure alongside ambitious recruits, Izzy, Mo and Darby, and his robot companion Sox.
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The Grunt Family - The Sims - The Gallery - Official Site
... Sims 4 StrangerVille! Tank has always lived under the hard thumb of his father, Grand Marshal Buzz Grunt. In this domesticated boot camp, can Tank prove his ...
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Hellcat (Patsy Walker) In Comics Powers, Enemies, History | Marvel
One of Hellcat's first outings as a costumed Super Hero saw her confront ex-husband “Buzz” Baxter after the Avengers were captured by Brand Corporation ...
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Toy Story: How Buzz Lightyear keeps making millions - BBC
Jun 20, 2019 · Data from market research company NPD shows that 23% of toy sales in the UK last year were generated by franchises - and almost half of that was ...
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Velvet Buzzsaw (2019) - IMDb
Rating 5.7/10 (68,359) A thriller about the contemporary art scene of Los Angeles, where big money artists and mega-collectors pay a high price when art collides with commerce.Full cast & crew · User reviews · Parents guide · Plot
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Velvet Buzzsaw | Rotten Tomatoes
and I believe a movie in that vein could be ...
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The Buzz (TV Series 1999– ) - IMDb
Rating 6.3/10 (16) Gretchen Barretto temporarily took over from Kris Aquino when the latter took a break. Gretchen became a regular host even when Kris returned.Missing: Australia | Show results with:Australia
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The Buzz (TV Series 2002– ) - IMDb
Rating 6.4/10 (15) A weekly entertainment show featuring live music, theatre and cinema reviews. Film-related guests have included Titanic director James Cameron.
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Buzz! Master Quiz Progress Report - IGN
Aug 21, 2008 · If you're just joining us, the Buzz franchise is a series of quiz show games that have dominated the sales charts across the pond. On the ...
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PlayStation Buzz Games Dev, Relentless, Shuts Down
Aug 6, 2016 · Relentless Software is closing shop after nearly thirteen years of service. The developer was best known for its award-winning and multi-million selling Buzz! ...
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Buzz Off! (1984) - MobyGames
Nov 14, 2005 · Buzz Off! is a basic one player arcade game starring Bertie The Bee. Bertie The Bee loves ripe and sweet fruits and when he sees it, he must have it.
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Buz Sawyer | Comics Kingdom
Buz Sawyer was a popular comic strip created by Roy Crane, one of the innovators of the adventure comic strip. The strip, which originated in 1943 and ran ...
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Buzz Word Trivia Family Card Board Game by Patch, | eBay
Free deliveryBuzz Word Trivia Family Card Board Game by Patch, ; fabbooksnet (1266) ; Additional service available · Buy It Now ; Est. delivery. Wed, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 8. From ...
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Copping a Buzz - Aviation Safety Magazine
In accident reports, the NTSB may call it maneuvering flight, but most of the time it has a more colorful name: buzzing – or flat hatting to use a World War ...Missing: definition | Show results with:definition
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14 CFR § 91.119 - Minimum safe altitudes: General. - Law.Cornell.Edu
An altitude of 500 feet above the surface, except over open water or sparsely populated areas. In those cases, the aircraft may not be operated closer than 500 ...
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[PDF] A Historical Overview of Flight Flutter Testing
New aeroelastic problems emerged as aircraft could fly at transonic speeds. In 1944, while flight testing the new. P-80 airplane, NACA pilots reported an ...
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Why the Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapsed - Practical Engineering
Mar 9, 2019 · This phenomenon is called aeroelastic flutter. It's the same reason that a strap or sheet of paper vibrates in the wind. It's a completely ...
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[PDF] Expanding a Flutter Envelope Using Data From Accelerating Flight
Apr 15, 2004 · During flight-testing of the P-80 aircraft, in 1944, a type of flutter called aileron buzz was encountered. This phenomenon is a single ...
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Giora Epstein obituary: Israeli Air Force's ace fighter pilot - The Times
Jul 29, 2025 · “With me, there were no buzz flights [low-altitude passes over the airfield] or whoops of victory after each kill,” he said. “But I let ...
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Iranian Drone Buzzes U.S. Fighter Jet Over Persian Gulf
Aug 8, 2017 · An unarmed Iranian drone buzzed an American Super Hornet fighter jet as it circled an aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf, Defense Department officials said ...
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[PDF] Buzz Aldrin - NASA
PERSONAL DATA: Born January 20, 1930, in Montclair, New Jersey. Two sons, one daughter. Married to the former Lois Driggs Cannon of Phoenix. Their combined.
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Feb 9, 2010 · Google Buzz will only appear as an option to about 1 percent of Gmail users as of Tuesday. Over the course of the week, it will roll out to all ...Missing: peak | Show results with:peak
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Mar 30, 2011 · Google Inc. has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it used deceptive tactics and violated its own privacy promises to consumers.
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It's too soon to dismiss Google Buzz as a wannabe - Campaign India
Apr 15, 2010 · Launched on February 9, 2010, Google Buzz is barely two months old. And though, according to numbers released by Google, tens of millions of ...
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Yahoo Puts the 'Buzz' in Social News, Launches Digg Competitor
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Yahoo Puts the 'Buzz' in Social News, Launches Digg Competitor
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Bye Bye Buzz: Yahoo Discontinues Its Sharing Feature | HuffPost Life
Apr 18, 2011 · Buzz will be discontinued as of April 21, 2011. As of this date, you will be unable to access the Yahoo! Buzz site. This was a hard decision.
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Buzz - jeskola.net
Buzz is a Digital Audio Workstation with a unique top-down approach to music composition known as a tracker interface.Missing: chiptune | Show results with:chiptune
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What Buzz Tutorial most beneficial - buzz forums
Jun 18, 2020 · A: making chiptune in Buzz (detailing the use of GB-4 , speccy etc ) or B: integrating buzz with hardware synths , samplers etc .. which do you think would ...Switching to Buzz with zero knowledge, HELP! - buzz forumsIf you had to cheat on Buzz... - buzz forumsMore results from forums.jeskola.netMissing: creation | Show results with:creation
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Buzz Development Resources - CyanWerks
SDKs ; MDK, Name: Base Files SDK, Developer: Jeskola ; MDK · files/sdk_basefiles.zip. This is the base files needed to compile most buzz machines, audiodriver, ...
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What is Brief History of BuzzFeed Company? - Matrix BCG
Aug 26, 2025 · Milestone. 2006, BuzzFeed was founded, initially focusing on viral content and social media trends. 2011, The company began to shift towards ...
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Sep 7, 2016 · We decided to take a look at the most popular Buzzfeed articles to see if we could identify the magic formula they use to create viral content.
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What is coil whine and why does it occur? - Lenovo Support US
Coil whine is the result of electronic components vibrating at specific frequencies when current flows through these components, resulting in an audible tone.
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Understanding Coil Whine: Causes and Solutions - Powder
Oct 29, 2024 · One common approach is to adjust power settings within the operating system or the device's BIOS, which can sometimes reduce the intensity of ...
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Cannot pinpoint the source of the coil whine - Tom's Hardware Forum
Nov 12, 2022 · Coil whine typically comes from 3 components. GPU/PSU/Mobo. To get rid of it, you may have to consider swapping out components until you find the culprit.
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... wingbeat frequency (approximately 230 Hz). When measured on a dynamically scaled robot, the kinematics of honeybee wings generate prominent force peaks ...
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May 6, 2024 · The fundamental frequency of the sounds produced by the European honeybee (Apis mellifera) was on average 222.4 ± 21.4 Hz (± standard deviation; ...
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What's the Buzz? Bees, Behavior, and Pollination
Aug 11, 2016 · Switzer has determined that bumblebees buzz at a frequency of about 270 Hz. Switzer was drawn to buzz pollination, partly because the subject ...
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Honey Bee Inhibitory Signaling Is Tuned to Threat Severity and Can ...
Mar 25, 2016 · We show that one species of honey bee, Apis cerana, has evolved an alarm signal, the stop signal, which warns nestmates of this danger.
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Sounding the Alarm: How Honey Bees Alert Their Hive to Attacks by…
Nov 10, 2021 · The team noticed that when bees make antipredator pipes, they raise their abdomens, buzz their wings, and run frantically, all while ...
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Buzzing Bees Emit A Healing Vibrational Frequency - Ginkgo Farms
Oct 20, 2025 · For instance, honeybees have a frequency range of 250-300 Hz, while bumblebees typically buzz at around 200-250 Hz. Pollination Powerhouses ...<|separator|>
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[PDF] Frequency and Temporal Analysis of Cicada Brood X Sounds
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Understanding Psychoacoustics: Definition and Applications - Ansys
Jul 13, 2023 · Psychoacoustics is the study of how humans perceive sound. It's a relatively young field that began in the late 1800s to help aid in the development of ...
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Chemical and sensory comparison of tomatoes pollinated by bees ...
Compared with pollination using a vibration wand, pollination by buzz pollinating bees results in improved seed set and consequently, higher fruit weight.
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Buzz-Pollinated Crops: A Global Review and Meta-analysis of the ...
Feb 22, 2021 · Among the 73 experiments from 24 studies, 47.5% investigated the effect of pollination by vibration-producing bees on tomato fruit weight, 8.2% ...Which Crops Are Buzz... · To What Extent Do Buzz... · Buzz Pollination in Tomato...
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Psychoacoustic analyses: Putting the focus on ... - HEAD acoustics
Psychoacoustics describes the link between acoustic stimuli and human perception – beyond the limits of the sound pressure level.
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Fossilized insect from 100 million years ago is oldest record of ...
Feb 13, 2020 · The mid-Cretaceous fossil from Myanmar provides the first record of a primitive bee with pollen and also the first record of the beetle parasites.
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The evolution of floral sonication, a pollen foraging behavior used by ...
Feb 1, 2018 · We find that floral sonication evolved on average 45 times within bees, possibly first during the Early Cretaceous (100–145 million years ago) ...
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Bees evolved from ancient predatory wasps that lived 120 million years ago. Like bees, these wasps built and defended their nests, and gathered food for their ...<|separator|>
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The Drinker's Dictionary, 13 January 1737 - Founders Online
Drunk as a Wheel-Barrow,. Burdock'd,. Buskey,. Buzzey,. Has Stole a Manchet out of the Brewer's Basket,. His Head is full of Bees,. Has been in the Bibbing Plot ...
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“What's the buzz about something?” What does it mean?
Jan 22, 2011 · The "Buzz about something" phrase is usually used when we talk about the "latest bit of news" about someone or something.
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A cultural history of the buzzcut - Dazed
Jun 24, 2020 · Officials required the hairstyle as a method of cleanliness and to prevent lice, but after training was completed, soldiers were allowed to wear ...
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Military Haircuts for Men (1900s to date)
Apr 26, 2023 · Fade Buzz Cut. The key to a fade haircut is that the hair gradually ... The regulation cut was a popular haircut with soldiers in World War I ...
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1950s Men's Hairstyles and Grooming - Vintage Dancer
Dec 10, 2021 · Today this hairstyle is most often called a buzz cut. Unlike most 1950s haircuts, this one required minimal styling and maintenance. It was most ...
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David Beckham Reflects on His Iconic 2000 Buzz Cut - People.com
Oct 4, 2023 · When Beckham debuted his new buzz cut on the field during the game, the commenters noted, “the blonde locks have gone” and “the sight of the ...
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Buzz cut: How to give yourself one at home during pandemic | CNN
Apr 24, 2020 · Outside of the army, where it originated, the buzz cut has long been the preserve of counterculture – a symbol of rebellious aesthetics, ...Missing: discipline | Show results with:discipline
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The Evolution of the Buzzcut: A Timeless Style That's Still Cutting-Edge
A buzzcut involves an ultra-short haircut, often done with electric clippers without a guard, achieving the closest cut possible while keeping some hair intact.
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All About Buzz Marketing: 4 Buzz Marketing Strategies - 2025
Mar 16, 2022 · Buzz marketing is a marketing technique in which companies rely on consumers to increase brand awareness about a product or initiative through ...
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Apr 10, 2020 · An important tool of promotion in the subject of marketing is word-of-mouth marketing or Buzz Marketing, which relies on the added credibility of person-to- ...
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Feb 24, 2022 · Red Bull uses Guerrilla Marketing in a variety of ways, the most successful of which was hiring “Red Bull girls” to hand out free drinks to ...<|control11|><|separator|>
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Does Your Office Have a Jargon Problem? - Harvard Business Review
Mar 19, 2021 · Yet few things are more universally annoying. People love to complain about jargon, saying that it's unnecessary, empty, pretentious, or hard to ...Missing: 2020s | Show results with:2020s
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Feb 1, 2018 · If We All Hate Business Jargon, Why Do We Keep Using It? by André ... Harvard Business Publishing: Higher Education · Corporate Learning · Harvard ...Missing: 2020s | Show results with:2020s
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Apple basks in iPhone buzz - CNET
Jun 25, 2007 · Apple is launching the iPhone at a time when content aggregation sites like Digg, Techmeme, and even Google News can put a potential customer ...
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How to use BuzzSumo: 15 Things You Can Do In 30 Days
Nov 27, 2023 · BuzzSumo is a tool that helps you analyze content engagement, track trends, and spot outreach opportunities across social and search.1. Find New Media &... · Buzzsumo's Media Database · Head To The Twitter...
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Attorney General's Office settles suit against Moxie Media, principals ...
Dec 15, 2011 · The Attorney General's Office today (AGO) settled a lawsuit against Moxie Media, its principals Lisa MacLean and Henry Underhill, and two political action ...Missing: astroturfing article