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purr

UK
/pɜː/
US
/pɜr/

Translations

purrnoun
purrs
pl
UK
/pɜː/
US
/pɜr/
The cat's purr was soothing.
Мурлыканье кошки было успокаивающим.
Synonyms
buzz
drone
murmur
whirr
hum
purrverb
purred
Past Simple
purred
Past Participle
purring
Gerund
UK
/pɜː/
US
/pɜr/
The cat began to purr as soon as I started petting it.
Кошка начала мурлыкать, как только я начал её гладить.
Additional translations
урчать
Synonyms
murmur
growl
whirr
buzz
hum
purrinterjection
UK
/pɜː/
US
/pɝː/
Onomatopoeic representation of the sound a cat makes.
Synonyms
purrr
mmm
mm
ahh
ahhh

Definitions

purrnoun
A low, continuous, vibrating sound made by a cat, typically expressing contentment.
The cat's purr was soothing as it curled up on my lap.
A soft, continuous, low sound produced by an engine, machine, or person that resembles the sound made by a contented cat.
The gentle purr of the sports car could barely be heard from inside the house.
purrverb
To make a low, continuous, vibrating sound, typically made by a cat when content.
The cat began to purr softly as it curled up on my lap.
To speak in a soft, low, and soothing voice.
She purred her approval as she listened to the music.
Of an engine, machine, or similar device: to run smoothly with a quiet, steady hum.
The well-tuned motorcycle purred as it cruised down the highway.
purrinterjection
Used to represent the sound of a cat purring.
"Purr!" went the kitten as it rubbed against his leg.
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