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purr

/ purr /

noun/verb

noun Sense 1

a low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat

Type of:

sound

Derived:

make vibrant sounds

verb Sense 2

indicate pleasure by purring; characteristic of cats

Type of:

resonate vibrate

Usage Patterns:

Somebody ----s

Somebody ----s something

verb Sense 3

make a soft swishing sound

"the motor whirred"

"the car engine purred"

Type of:

sound go

Derived:

whir whirr whirring birr whiz

Usage Patterns:

Somebody ----s

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