purr (n.)

  1. a low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat

    purr (v.)

  1. make a soft swishing sound; the motor whirred; the car engine purred

    [ Syn: whizz , whiz , whirr , whir , birr ]

  2. indicate pleasure by purring; characteristic of cats

    [ Syn: make vibrant sounds ]

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