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buzz off

British  

verb

  1. informal (intr, adverb; often imperative) to go away; leave; depart

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

buzz off Idioms  
  1. Go away, leave. For example, The store owner told the teenagers to buzz off and find another place to hang out. This curt imperative dates from World War I. Also see bug off.


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"They will buzz off someone like Barcelona and that will create an unbelievable tie. To continue this run is perfect for them and they will be hungry for more."

From BBC Feb. 24, 2026

Bad Bunny, ’90s nostalgia and artificial intelligence created buzz off the field.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 9, 2026

When he felt stuck, he would buzz off all his hair as a way to regain control over his body and his life.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 9, 2025

The analyst essentially believed that the company was not being as hawkish about telling patients with claims to buzz off.

From Slate May 14, 2025

For once he actually wanted the police to pay attention to him, and they were telling him to buzz off.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

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