Associations to the word «Purr»
Noun
Adjective
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
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.