purr

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   To make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented or in certain other conditions.

   • There was no one at home but a black cat, who was sitting quite content and purring on the hearth[.]
2. 2

   To say (something) in a throaty, seductive manner.

   • "This is Cindy," she purred again, flashing a smile of perfect white teeth surrounded by full red lips.
3. 3

   To make a vibrating throaty sound, as from pleasure.

   • He purred like a kitten when she massaged his neck.
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   1. 4

      To spend time enjoying and expressing pleasure (over something)

      To spend time enjoying and expressing pleasure (over something); to coo; to enthuse.

      • No woman receiving her first mink would ever put it directly into storage. She would try it on and purr over it.
   2. 5

      To make a low and consistent rumbling sound.

      • Beverly passed the city limits sign with the Porsche's motor purring contentedly after its two hundred and fifty-mile romp.
   3. 6

      The vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented.

      • Instead, the tiger looked around, and gave a purr, and then a growl. What did that mean? The man could not tell. Then the tiger just flung upon the man some of the sand from the side of the hollow.
   4. 7

      A throaty, seductive sound of pleasure made by a person.

      • The trill of her purr echoed inside his mouth when he kissed her again. Clutching at his shirt, her fingers traveled the muscles in his back.
   5. 8

      The low consistent rumble made by an engine at slow speed

      • I sat still in the car and listened to the soft purr of the engine and my beating heart. Then slowly, and as silently as possible, I drove the car back to camp.
   6. 9

      Vibrating sound made by a cat.

   7. 10

      Alternative form of period.

The neighborhood

• neighbormeow
• neighborhiss