Meaning Of The Word Purr

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What's The Definition Of Purr?

purr
verb: When a cat purrs, it makes a low vibrating sound with its throat because it is contented.

purr in American English
a low, vibratory sound made by a cat when it seems to be pleased
to make or express by such a sound
intransitive verb: to utter a low, continuous, murmuring sound expressive of contentment or pleasure, as a cat does
noun: the low, vibrating sound made by a cat by the contracting of the laryngeal muscles and the diaphragm as it breathes
transitive verb: to express by or as if by purring

purr in British English
noun: a purring sound
verb: (esp of cats) to make a low vibrant sound, usually considered as expressing pleasure, etc

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