buzzy-buzzy
|buz-zy-buz-zy|
C2
/ˈbʌzi ˈbʌzi/
buzzing sound
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'buzzy-buzzy' is a reduplicative form of 'buzz,' which originates from Middle English 'bussen,' imitating the sound of bees.
Historical Evolution
'Bussen' evolved into 'buzz' in modern English, and 'buzzy-buzzy' emerged as a playful variation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the sound of bees, but it has come to describe any buzzing sound or sensation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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