Definition of Purr

1. Noun. A low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat.

Generic synonyms: Sound

2. Verb. Make a soft swishing sound. "The streets purr with cars "; "The car engine purred"
Exact synonyms: Birr, Whir, Whirr, Whiz, Whizz
Generic synonyms: Go, Sound
Derivative terms: Birr, Whir, Whirring, Whirr, Whiz

3. Verb. Indicate pleasure by purring; characteristic of cats.
Exact synonyms: Make Vibrant Sounds
Generic synonyms: Resonate, Vibrate

Definition of Purr

1. v. i. & t. To murmur as a cat. See Pur.

2. n. The low murmuring sound made by a cat; pur. See Pur.

Definition of Purr

1. to utter a low, vibrant sound [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Purr

purposing
purposive
purposively
purposiveness
purposivenesses
purpura
purpuras
purpurate
purpura hemorrhagica
purpure
purpures
purpuric
purpurin
purpurins
purpy
purr (current term)
purred
purring
purringly
purrings
purrs
purs
purse
purse-proud
purse-string operation
pursed
purseful
pursefuls
purselike
purser

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