Obsolete form of buzz.

Obsolete form of buzz.

Any of several Old World birds of prey of the genus Buteo with broad wings and a broad tail.

A continuous humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones. / A whisper. / The audible friction of voiced consonants.

(by extension) To utter a murmuring sound; to speak with a low, humming voice. / Of a group of people, to talk about some interesting topic excitedly.

(software engineering) Supporting all features considered important by marketing, regardless of their actual value.

(uncountable, software engineering) The practice of ensuring that a product supports a set of features considered important for marketing, regardless of whether they are valuable features.

(derogatory) A word drawn from, or imitative of, technical jargon, used more to impress others than to convey meaning.

(US, Canada) A closely-cropped military-style haircut.

One who, or that which, buzzes; an insect that buzzes. / A device that makes a buzzing sound. / (US slang) A police badge. / (cricket, slang) A run scored from an overthrow. / (obsolete) A gossip.