purr

Meanings

Verb

• Of a cat, to make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented.
• To say (something) in a throaty, seductive manner.
• To make a vibrating throaty sound, as from pleasure.
• To make a low and consistent rumbling sound.

Noun

• The vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented.
• A throaty, seductive sound of pleasure made by a person.
• The low consistent rumble made by an engine at slow speed

Interjection

• Throat vibrating sound made by a cat.

Origin

• Onomatopoeic.