buzzer (buzer)

1. One who buzzes; a whisperer; one who is busy in telling tales secretly. Shak. -2. A call or alarm making a low buzzing sound, used when it is desirable to avoid loud noise. -3. A polishing-wheel used in cutlery-work. buzzing (buz'ing), p. a. [Ppr. of buzz1, v.] 1. Resembling a buzz. A low buzzing musical sound. Lamb , Quaker's Meeting. 2. Making a buzzing sound or hum: as, the buzzing multitude. buzzingly (buz'ing-li), adv. In a buzzing manner; with a low humming sound.