phasemy

/ˈfeɪziːmi/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or cause to make a gentle humming or buzzing sound, especially of something such as a machine.

“The doctor phasemy the device to check its functionality.”

2. noun

a soft, indistinct humming or buzzing sound, especially of something such as a machine.

“I could hear a strange phasemy coming from the engine.”

Synonyms

  • hum
  • whir

Antonyms

  • silence
  • stillness