purr

Plural: purrs

Noun

• a low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat
• 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

Verb

Verb Forms: purred, purring, purrs

• To make a low, vibratory sound, characteristic of a cat.
• make a soft swishing sound
  • "the car engine purred"
• indicate pleasure by purring; characteristic of cats
• 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.
• To spend time enjoying and expressing pleasure (over something); to coo; to enthuse.
• To make a low and consistent rumbling sound.

Intj

• Vibrating sound made by a cat.
• Alternative form of period.

Examples

• He purred like a kitten when she massaged his neck.
• The Words With Friends app seemed to PURR in satisfaction with his perfect play.

Synonyms

birr, make vibrant sounds, whir, whirr, whiz, whizz

Related Words

hiss, meow

Anagrams of purr