Purring: meaning, definitions and examples

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purring

 

[ หˆpษœหrษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

animal sound

Purring is a low, continuous, vibrating sound made by cats and some other animals. It typically occurs when the animal is content, relaxed, or seeking attention. The sound is produced by the rapid contraction and relaxation of the muscles within the larynx during both inhalation and exhalation. While commonly associated with domestic cats, other felines and even some other species can display this behavior. Purring can also serve as a form of communication between the animal and its owner, indicating comfort or a desire for affection.

Synonyms

buzz, drone, hum

Examples of usage

  • The cat was purring softly on my lap.
  • She loved to hear her kitten purring after a meal.
  • When my cat is purring, I know she feels safe.
  • The sound of purring calms me down.

Translations

Translations of the word "purring" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ronronar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเค‚เคœเคจ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schnurren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mendengkur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผัƒั€ะบะพั‚ั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mruczenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ดใƒญใ‚ดใƒญใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ronronnement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ronroneo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mฤฑrlama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐธ๋ฅด๋ฆ‰๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุฑุฎุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mruฤenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mruฤenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘ผๅ™œๅฃฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mrmranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ murr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผั‹ัั‹า›ั‚ั‹าฃ ะผัƒั€ั‡ะฐะฟ ะดั‹ะฑั‹ัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒ แƒขแƒฃแƒฆแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mฤฑrฤฑltฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ronroneo

Word origin

The word 'purring' originates from the Middle English 'purre', which mimics the sound itself. Its usage dates back to at least the 14th century, deriving from a similar sound in Old French and possibly influenced by the Latin word 'purrire', which means to make a low, murmuring sound. The connection between the sound and the contented state of cats has been acknowledged through various cultures and languages. Purring is not only a means of communication among animals but has also sparked intrigue and affection from humans toward their feline companions throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,221, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.