Buzzed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bʌzd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Buzzed is an adjective meaning (said of lips) Slightly parted so that they will make a buzzing sound when air (from the lungs) is forced out through them.
Meaning
(said of lips) Slightly parted so that they will make a buzzing sound when air (from the lungs) is forced out through them.
More Meanings
- simple past and past participle of buzz
- (slang) Slightly intoxicated.
Example Sentences
The jug used as a musical instrument is an empty jug (usually made of glass or stoneware) played with buzzed lips to produce a trombone-like tone.
But two bottles would alarm and confuse him, would lead to a conversation, so I smashed it merrily into a skip, buzzed and lit with the comforting foreknowledge of the second one on its way.
Synonyms for buzzed
Depending on context, synonyms include adrip, arseholed, bedrunken, befuddled, besotted, besotten.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hum, bombinate, bombilate, seethe, hammered, ripped.
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