Pronunciation: /bʌz ɔf/

Definitions of buzz off

verb to leave or go away, especially in a rude or abrupt manner

Example Sentences

A1 The mosquito wouldn't buzz off, so I had to swat it away.

A2 I politely asked the salesman to buzz off as I wasn't interested in his product.

B1 When the telemarketer wouldn't stop calling, I had to firmly tell them to buzz off.

B2 I had to use a stronger tone to get the persistent salesperson to buzz off.

C1 The paparazzi wouldn't buzz off, no matter how many times I asked them to leave me alone.

C2 After multiple attempts to get the reporters to buzz off, I finally had to call security to remove them from the premises.

Examples of buzz off in a Sentence

formal I kindly ask you to buzz off and give me some space to work.

informal Hey, buzz off! I'm trying to have a private conversation here.

slang Tell that guy to buzz off, he's really getting on my nerves.

figurative Negative thoughts, buzz off! I am focusing on positivity.

Grammatical Forms of buzz off

past tense

buzzed

plural

buzzes

comparative

more buzzing

superlative

most buzzing

present tense

buzz off

future tense

will buzz off

perfect tense

have buzzed off

continuous tense

is buzzing off

singular

buzzes off

positive degree

buzz off

infinitive

to buzz off

gerund

buzzing off

participle

buzzed off

Origin and Evolution of buzz off

First Known Use: 1940 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'buzz off' originated from the buzzing sound made by insects when they fly away.
Evolution of the word: Originally used as a slang expression telling someone to go away or leave, 'buzz off' has evolved to also mean to leave quickly or abruptly.