Purr

/pɜː(ɹ)/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:6 ptsWWF:8 pts4 letters

Definition of Purr

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

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.
"He purred like a kitten when she massaged his neck."
(of an engine) To make a low and consistent rumbling sound.

interjection

Throat vibrating sound made by a cat.

Anagrams of Purr

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Rhyming Words

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