Buzzing vs. Whirring — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Buzzing and Whirring
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Definitions
Buzzing➦
To make a low droning or vibrating sound like that of a bee.
Whirring➦
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Buzzing➦
To talk, often excitedly, in low tones.
Whirring➦
To produce a vibrating or buzzing sound or move while making such a sound
The fan whirred in the window. A bee whirred past my ear.
Buzzing➦
To be abuzz; hum
The department was buzzing with rumors.
Whirring➦
To cause to make or move with such a sound
"She whirred the wheel of the sewing-machine round and round" (Virginia Woolf).
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Buzzing➦
To move quickly and busily; bustle.
Whirring➦
A sound of buzzing or vibration
The whir of turning wheels.
Buzzing➦
To make a signal with a buzzer.
Whirring➦
A whirr, the sounds of a whirr.
Buzzing➦
To cause to buzz.
Whirring➦
Present participle of whirr
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Buzzing➦
To utter in a rapid, low voice
"What is he buzzing in my ears?" (Robert Browning).
Whirring➦
Spinning rapidly.
Buzzing➦
(Informal) To fly low over
The plane buzzed the control tower.
Whirring➦
Producing a whirr; giving off a whirring noise.
Buzzing➦
To call or signal with a buzzer.
Whirring➦
Sound of something in rapid motion;
Whir of a bird's wings
The whir of the propellers
Buzzing➦
To make a telephone call to.
Whirring➦
Like the sound of rapidly vibrating wings
Buzzing➦
To give a buzzcut to.
Buzzing➦
A vibrating, humming, or droning sound.
Buzzing➦
A low murmur
A buzz of talk.
Buzzing➦
A telephone call
Give me a buzz at nine.
Buzzing➦
A state of pleasant intoxication, as from alcohol.
Buzzing➦
A state of stimulation or overstimulation, as from caffeine.
Buzzing➦
Excited interest or attention
"The biggest buzz surrounds the simplest antioxidants.
Buzzing➦
Rumor; gossip
The latest buzz from Hollywood.
Buzzing➦
A buzzcut.
Buzzing➦
Gerund of buzz
Buzzing➦
The sound produced by something that buzzes.
I can hear buzzing coming from the television.
Buzzing➦
Present participle of buzz
Buzzing➦
Noisy like the sound of a bee;
The room was abuzz over the latest scandal