Meaning & use
purr
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(Of a cat) to make a low, continuous, vibrating sound expressing contentment.
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The cat purred contentedly on her lap all afternoon.
The engine purred smoothly as it idled at the curb.
A note on using this word
Frequently extended to machines, especially engines, to describe a smooth, quiet, satisfying sound.
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