Definition of purr Purr

/pɚˈ/ - [per] - purr

We found 14 definitions of purr from 5 different sources.

What does purr mean?

Noun Plural: purrs
purr - a low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat
		sound the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause; "the sound of rain on the roof"; "the beautiful sound of music"
Verb purrs, purring, purred
purr - indicate pleasure by purring; characteristic of cats
		make vibrant sounds
		resonate, vibrate be received or understood
purr - make a soft swishing sound; "the motor whirred"; "the car engine purred"
		whizz, whiz, whirr, whir, birr
		sound, go appear in a certain way; "This sounds interesting"

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

purr
Pur, pur, v.i. to utter a low, murmuring sound, as a cat when pleased: to signify by, or as by, purring.—ns. Purr; Purr′ing, the low, murmuring sound of a cat.—adv. Purr′ingly. [Imit.]

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purr in sign language