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buzzer

buz·zer

UK/ˈbʌzə/ US/ˈbʌzɚ/ fairly common slang uk us

noun

1.

a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed

Synonyms
2.

a signaling device that makes a buzzing sound

Origin

From buzz + -er.

Phrases

  • buzzer flag
  • dryer buzzer
  • joy buzzer
  • moll buzzer

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