PURR

Purr

A purr is a sound made by all species of felids. It varies between cats, and from species to species, but can be characterized as a tonal buzzing.

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purr

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.
  4. To make a low and consistent rumbling sound.


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