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to catch a buzz
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to experience a mild high or altered state of mind from consuming drugs
Idiom
Informal
What does "to catch a buzz" mean?
The phrase "to catch a buzz" means to become mildly intoxicated from alcohol, and sometimes cannabis, reaching a light euphoric or relaxed state without full drunkenness. The structure is informal slang where "buzz" refers to the early stage of intoxication, and "catch" indicates reaching that state. It is commonly used in casual speech to describe low to moderate impairment.
Examples
He took a hit just to catch a buzz for the evening.
