purr.
To make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented or in certain other conditions.
Meaning & usage
To make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented or in certain other conditions.
To say (something) in a throaty, seductive manner.
To make a vibrating throaty sound, as from pleasure.
He purred like a kitten when she massaged his neck.
To spend time enjoying and expressing pleasure (over something); to coo; to enthuse.
To make a low and consistent rumbling sound.
Where this word comes from
Onomatopoeic.
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
Where this word comes from
Onomatopoeic.
Vibrating sound made by a cat.
Alternative form of period.
Where this word comes from
Onomatopoeic.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.