Phrase guide

buzz bomb

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Any small, jet-propelled flying missile that carries a bomb.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The V-1 flying bomb; the doodlebug.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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3

noun

Meaning 3

a small jet-propelled winged missile that carries a bomb

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: robot bomb, flying bomb, doodlebug, V-1

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: guided missile

History

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