purr

UK /pɜː/ US /pɜː/
verb 5noun 3intj 2

Definitions

verb

1

To make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented or in certain other conditions.

There was no one at home but a black cat, who was sitting quite content and purring on the hearth[.]

2

To say (something) in a throaty, seductive manner.

"This is Cindy," she purred again, flashing a smile of perfect white teeth surrounded by full red lips.

3

To make a vibrating throaty sound, as from pleasure.

He purred like a kitten when she massaged his neck.

4

To spend time enjoying and expressing pleasure (over something); to coo; to enthuse.

No woman receiving her first mink would ever put it directly into storage. She would try it on and purr over it.

5

To make a low and consistent rumbling sound.

Beverly passed the city limits sign with the Porsche's motor purring contentedly after its two hundred and fifty-mile romp.

noun

1

The vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented.

Instead, the tiger looked around, and gave a purr, and then a growl. What did that mean? The man could not tell. Then the tiger just flung upon the man some of the sand from the side of the hollow.

2

A throaty, seductive sound of pleasure made by a person.

The trill of her purr echoed inside his mouth when he kissed her again. Clutching at his shirt, her fingers traveled the muscles in his back.

3

The low consistent rumble made by an engine at slow speed

I sat still in the car and listened to the soft purr of the engine and my beating heart. Then slowly, and as silently as possible, I drove the car back to camp.

intj

1

Vibrating sound made by a cat.

2

Alternative form of period.

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