"Buzz off" is a highly informal phrasal verb predominantly used in casual spoken English rather than in formal contexts. Its primary use is to tell someone to go away or leave, often said in a brusque or impatient manner. The phrase is assertive, sometimes bordering on rude, and is commonly employed when someone feels annoyed or wants privacy. Frequently encountered in dialogues where characters express irritation, it might appear in everyday conversations, informal writing, or dialogues within films and TV shows. Despite its brusque tone, it is part of the vernacular in regions where English is spoken and understood in a context where directness is acceptable or expected. Alternative expressions with a similar meaning, but varying levels of politeness, include "go away" or "leave me alone."
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PreIntermediate
1. To tell someone to leave or go away, often used in an annoyed or irritated manner.
I was in the middle of my work when he came to annoy me again, so I just told him to buzz off.
The salesman wouldn't stop talking even after I said I wasn't interested, so I finally told him to buzz off.