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purr Definition


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purr
verb purred, purring
    intr
    1. Said of a cat: to make a soft low vibrating sound associated with contentment.
    intr
    2. Said of a vehicle or machine: to make a sound similar to this, suggestive of good running order.
    tr & intr
    3. To express pleasure, or say something, in a tone vibrating with satisfaction.
noun
    1. A purring sound.
Etymology: 17c: imitating the sound.



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