Purr: meaning, definitions and examples

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purr

 

[ pษœหr ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cat sound

To make a low, continuous, vibratory sound, typically by a cat expressing contentment or seeking attention.

Synonyms

hum, rumble, whir

Examples of usage

  • The cat purred softly as it curled up on the lap of its owner.
  • She knew her cat was happy when it started to purr loudly.
  • The kitten purred as it nuzzled against its mother.
  • Whenever she petted the cat, it would immediately start to purr.
  • The soothing sound of the cat's purring helped her relax.

Translations

Translations of the word "purr" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ronronar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฐเฅเคฐเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schnurren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mendengkur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผัƒั€ะบะพั‚ั–ั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mruczeฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ดใƒญใ‚ดใƒญใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ronronner

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ronronear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mฤฑrlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€๋ฅด๋ž‘๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุฑุฎุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญst

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ priasลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ’•ๅ™œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ predenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kurra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะธััƒะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mฤฑrฤฑldamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ronronear

Etymology

The word 'purr' originated from the Middle English word 'purren', which imitates the sound of a cat's purring. Cats purr not only when they are content but also when they are in pain or distress, making it a complex form of communication. The soothing sound of a cat's purring has been associated with relaxation and comfort for centuries.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,172, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.