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Definition of Purr
1. Verb. Make a soft swishing sound. "The streets purr with cars "; "The car engine purred"
Exact synonyms: Birr, Whir, Whirr, Whiz, Whizz
Generic synonyms: Go, Sound
Derivative terms: Birr, Whir, Whirring, Whirr, Whiz
Generic synonyms: Go, Sound
Derivative terms: Birr, Whir, Whirring, Whirr, Whiz
2. Noun. A low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat.
Generic synonyms: Sound
3. Verb. Indicate pleasure by purring; characteristic of cats.
Definition of Purr
1. v. i. & t. To murmur as a cat. See Pur.
2. n. The low murmuring sound made by a cat; pur. See Pur.
Definition of Purr
1. Verb. (intransitive) Of a cat, to make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented. ¹
2. Noun. The vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Purr
1. to utter a low, vibrant sound [v -ED, -ING, -S]