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Purring

Of a cat, to make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented.

📖 Definitions of "Purring"

verb
  1. 1

    Of a cat, to make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented.

  2. 2

    To say (something) in a throaty, seductive manner.

  3. 3

    To make a vibrating throaty sound, as from pleasure.

    "He purred like a kitten when she massaged his neck."

  4. 4

    (of an engine) To make a low and consistent rumbling sound.

noun
  1. 1

    A sound that purrs.

noun
  1. 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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