purr
/pɜː(ɹ)/
noun
- 1
The vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented.
- 2
A throaty, seductive sound of pleasure made by a person.
- 3
The low consistent rumble made by an engine at slow speed
verb
- 1
Of a cat, to make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented.
- 2
To say (something) in a throaty, seductive manner.
- 3
To make a vibrating throaty sound, as from pleasure.
“He purred like a kitten when she massaged his neck.”
- 4
(of an engine) To make a low and consistent rumbling sound.
interjection
- 1
Throat vibrating sound made by a cat.
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