buzzer
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A police badge.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I flipped my wallet open on her desk and let her look at the buzzer pinned to the flap.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A run scored from an overthrow.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “buzzer” mean?
A police badge.
Is “buzzer” formal or informal?
buzzer is generally slang.