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Definition purr in American English

purr verb

verb
/pɜr/
1

if a cat purrs, it makes a continuous quiet low sound because it is happy

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1.1

if a machine purrs, it makes a continuous quiet low sound because it is operating correctly at a slow speed

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2

to speak in a quiet low voice that sounds happy or attractive

Example

"Choose a romantic piece of music," she purred.

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Definition purr in American English