purr
pronunciation
How to pronounce purr in British English:
UK [pɜ:(r)]
How to pronounce purr in American English:
US [pə]
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- Noun:
- a low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat
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- Verb:
- make a soft swishing sound
- indicate pleasure by purring; characteristic of cats
Word Origin
- purr (v.)
- 1610s, of imitative origin. Related: Purred; purring. As a noun from c. 1600.
Example
- 1. At once I heard a soft purr .
- 2. Tyson stroked my hair making me wish I could purr .
- 3. The eat gave a short purr and hallam stroked its head .
- 4. Go to club purr pay bouncer give ring to girl * score .
- 5. A cat 's purr actually produces vibrations at frequencies that have been known to help with pain relief , bone and muscle growth , and wound healing .