purr

Fetched 2026-10-26 (cache).

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive|of a cat}} To make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented or in certain other conditions.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[say]] (something) in a [[throaty]], [[seductive]] manner.
3. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To make a vibrating throaty sound, as from [[pleasure]].
4. {{lb|en|intransitive|with|over}} To spend time enjoying and expressing pleasure (over something); to [[coo]]; to [[enthuse]].
5. {{lb|en|intransitive|of an engine}} To make a low and consistent [[rumble|rumbling]] sound.

Noun

1. The [[vibrating]] [[sound]] made by a [[cat]] in its [[throat]] when [[contented]].
2. A [[throaty]], [[seductive]] sound of pleasure made by a person.
3. The low consistent [[rumble]] made by an engine at slow speed

Interjection

1. [[vibrating|Vibrating]] [[sound]] made by a [[cat]].
2. {{lb|en|slang}} {{alt form|en|period}}.

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