Associations to the word «Purr»

Wiktionary

PURR, verb. (intransitive) Of a cat, to make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented.
PURR, verb. (transitive) To say (something) in a throaty, seductive manner.
PURR, verb. (intransitive) To make a vibrating throaty sound, as from pleasure.
PURR, verb. (intransitive) (of an engine) To make a low and consistent rumbling sound.
PURR, noun. The vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented.
PURR, noun. A throaty, seductive sound of pleasure made by a person.
PURR, noun. The low consistent rumble made by an engine at slow speed

Dictionary definition

PURR, noun. A low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat.
PURR, verb. Make a soft swishing sound; "the motor whirred"; "the car engine purred".
PURR, verb. Indicate pleasure by purring; characteristic of cats.

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn