catch a buzz

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Meaning · English

To become slightly inebriated, but not yet quite drunk.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “catch a buzz” mean?

To become slightly inebriated, but not yet quite drunk.

Is “catch a buzz” formal or informal?

catch a buzz is generally slang.