English Words Starting With B

• buzz in

  verbC1
  /ˈbʌz ɪn/To quickly enter a room or building, often noisily, abruptly, or for a short time.
• buzz off

  verbMid (informal)
  /ˌbʌz ˈɒf/An impolite, informal command to go away or leave someone alone.
• buzz phrase

  nounLow-medium
  /ˈbʌz ˌfreɪz/A phrase or expression that is currently fashionable and frequently repeated, especially in a particular field like business, media, or politics.
• buzz saw

  nounC1
  /ˈbʌz ˌsɔː/A handheld, portable power saw with a toothed rotating disc, used for cutting wood or other materials; also written as one word: 'buzzsaw'.
• buzz term

  nounC1
  /ˈbʌz ˌtɜːm/A fashionable, often technical-sounding word or phrase that gains temporary popularity in a particular field or in general discourse.
• buzz word

  nounMedium
  /ˈbʌzwɜːd/A fashionable piece of jargon that is often used to impress rather than to inform clearly.
• buzzard

  adjectivenounB2
  /ˈbʌz.əd/A large bird of prey belonging to the genus Buteo, characterized by broad wings and soaring flight; also refers to a greedy or contemptible person.
• buzzard's bay

  nounC1
  /ˈbʌz.ədz ˈbeɪ/A specific bay and geographical region located in southeastern Massachusetts, USA.
• buzzcut

  nounC1
  /ˈbʌzkʌt/A very short haircut, typically using electric clippers to cut the hair uniformly short, often almost down to the scalp.
• buzzer

  nounB1
  /ˈbʌz.ər/A device that makes a buzzing sound, typically used as a signal or alarm.
• buzzkill

  nounC1
  /ˈbʌzkɪl/A person, thing, or event that spoils the mood of pleasure, excitement, or celebration; something that dampens enthusiasm.
• buzzwig

  nounVery low / Archaic
  /ˈbʌzwɪɡ/An archaic term for a wig with frizzed, bushy, or elaborately curled hair, popular in the 18th century.
• buzzword

  nounB2
  /ˈbʌzwɜːd/A word or phrase, often from a specialized field, that is fashionable or popular for a time, especially in corporate, technical, or political contexts.
• buˈrundian

  adjectivenounC2
  /bəˈrʌn.di.ən/Relating to Burundi, its people, or their culture.
• bwana

  nounC2 - Very low frequency, specialized/historical/niche
  /ˈbwɑːnə/A title of respect, originally used in East Africa for a master, employer, or European man; now often used ironically or humorously to address someone in a position of authority.
• bx cable

  nounLow (technical term)
  /ˌbiː ˈeks ˌkeɪ.bəl/A type of flexible armored electrical cable used for wiring installations in buildings.
• by

  adjectiveadverbnounprepositionA1
  /baɪ/Indicating proximity, agency, method, or means.
• by and by

  adverbnounC1
  /ˌbaɪ ən ˈbaɪ/A short time later; after a period of time; eventually.
• by-bidder

  nounRare
  /ˈbaɪ ˌbɪd.ə/A person who participates in an auction solely to artificially raise the price by bidding against genuine buyers, typically working in collusion with the seller.
• by-blow

  nounRare / Archaic
  /ˈbaɪ bləʊ/An archaic term for an illegitimate child, especially a child born out of wedlock.

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