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Purring: Meaning and Usage Explained

Purring is a low, continuous sound made by cats that expresses contentment and can also refer to similar sounds made by vehicles or engines. It is often associated with positive emotional states in cats, such as happiness or excitement. Additionally, the term can describe speaking in a soft, gentle voice to convey pleasure or persuasion.
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Purring: Meaning and Usage Explained

Purring is a low, continuous sound made by cats that expresses contentment and can also refer to similar sounds made by vehicles or engines. It is often associated with positive emotional states in cats, such as happiness or excitement. Additionally, the term can describe speaking in a soft, gentle voice to convey pleasure or persuasion.
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purr
verb
gerund or present participle: purring

(of a cat) make a low continuous vibratory sound


expressing contentment.
"the cat purred loudly, rubbing against her legs"
(of a vehicle or engine) move smoothly while making a
similar sound.
"a sleek blue BMW purred past him"
speak in a low, soft voice, especially when expressing
contentment or acting seductively.
"‘Would you like a coffee?’ she purred"

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to make a quiet, continuous, soft sound: The cat purred as I
stroked its fur. We could hear the sound of a lawnmower
purring in the back garden.

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27 Nov 2024 — 1. to make a purr or a sound like a purr; cars
purring along the highway. 2. a : to speak in a manner that
resembles a purr; b : to speak in a malicious catty

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Purr
Purring is a soft buzzing sound, similar to a rolled 'r' in
human speech, with a fundamental frequency of around 25
Hz. This sound occurs with noticeable ...

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a Purring Cat
18 Apr 2024 — 1. Cats Purr When They're Content. A cat
purring has mostly been associated with contentment,
excitement, or other positive emotional states.

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PURR | English meaning - Cambridge


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to make a quiet, continuous, soft sound: The cat purred as I
stroked its fur. We could hear the sound of a lawnmower
purring in the back garden.

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PURR de#nition and meaning | Collins


English Dictionary
When someone purrs, they speak in a soft, gentle voice
because they are pleased or because they want to persuade
you to do something for them.

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Purr - De#nition, Meaning & Synonyms


purr · noun. a low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat.
see moresee less. type of: sound · verb. indicate pleasure by
purring; characteristic of cats.

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PURR De#nition & Meaning


verb (used without object) · to utter a low, continuous,
murmuring sound expressive of contentment or pleasure, as
a cat does. · (of things) to make a sound ...

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[intransitive] when a cat purrs, it makes a low continuous
sound in the throat, especially when it is happy or
comfortable. The cat was purring contentedly ...

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