purr

Verb

1. (intransitive) To make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented or in certain other conditions.
2. (transitive) To say (something) in a throaty, seductive manner.
3. (intransitive) To make a vibrating throaty sound, as from pleasure.
4. (intransitive) To spend time enjoying and expressing pleasure (over something); to coo; to enthuse.
5. (intransitive) To make a low and consistent 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

Intj

1. Vibrating sound made by a cat.
2. (alt-of, alternative, slang) Alternative form of period.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/pɜː(ɹ)/

Etymology

Onomatopoeic.

Synonyms

hum

drone

whir

gurgle

murmur

whirr

buzz

sigh

growl

whiz

whizz

coo

birr

rumble

mutter

vibrate

make vibrant sounds

sound loudly

bark

cat’s purr

bubble

burble

cat

😺

croon

mourn

reverberate

roar

snore

spin

stammer

tomcat

warble

waves

whisper

zoom

make sound

Translations

ronronner

schnurren

ronroneo

ronronear

ronronnement

spinnen

ronronar

γουργουρίζω

fusa

fare le fusa

ronron

γουργούρισμα

snorren

mruczenie

gonzen