Definition of Purr
Purr
purr
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a low, continuous sound, typically produced by something vibrating, often made by a vehicle or a contented cat;
e.g. I heard the purr of an engine outside, and knew that my guests had arrived.
(verb)
to make a low and continuous sound, produced due to vibrations, as an expression of being pleased or contented, describing a cat;
e.g. She heard the cat put as she petted it.
(verb)
to make a low-pitched vibrating sound, often while moving, describing a vehicle or its engine;
e.g. He watched the fancy cars purr up the drive toward the mansion.
(verb)
to speak in a soft, low-pitched voice, especially when trying to be seductive or expressing contentment;
e.g. She started to purr that we should join her in the living room.
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