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Purring
Of a cat, to make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented.
📖 Definitions of "Purring"
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.
noun
- 1
A sound that purrs.
noun
- 1
A traditional English sport in which two combatants hold each other by the collar while trying to kick each other's shin
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