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Purr

Purr Meaning & Definition
Purr Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Purr?

[n] a low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat
[v] indicate pleasure by purring; characteristic of cats
[v] make a soft swishing sound, as of a motor working or wings flapping

Synonyms | Synonyms for Purr: birr | make vibrant sounds | whir | whirr | whiz | whizz

Related Terms | Find terms related to Purr:

See Also | go | resonate | sound | sound | vibrate

Purr In Webster's Dictionary

\Purr\, v. i. & t. To murmur as a cat. See {Pur}.
\Purr\, n. The low murmuring sound made by a cat; pur. See {Pur}.

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