Definition of "purr"
- verb
Of a cat, to make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented.
To say (something) in a throaty, seductive manner.
To make a vibrating throaty sound, as from pleasure.
To make a low and consistent rumbling sound.
- noun
The vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented.
A throaty, seductive sound of pleasure made by a person.
The low consistent rumble made by an engine at slow speed.
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