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Meaning of purr
The primary meaning of the word "purr" is a low, steady, soothing sound.
Etymology of purr
The word "purr" is of imitative origin, with its earliest recorded use in the 16th century, likely derived from the sound itself, which is common to many languages, including Old French "pur", Middle English "purren", and Old Norse "kurra".
Synonyms
hum
murmur
buzz
whir
whisper
hiss
growl
mew
meow
coo
chirp
trill
quiver
vibrate
rumble
drone
thrum
chirr
chime
ring
sing
warble
tweet
cheep
peep
squeak
squeal
grunt
snort
snarl
yap
yelp
howl
whine
mumble
mutter
babble
gurgle
bubble
babble
lisp
stutter
sputter
splutter
gush
chirping
chattering
rattling
clattering
clinking
clanking
jingling
jangling
Definitions
- A low, steady, soothing sound, typically made by a cat, often indicating contentment or relaxation.
- * To make a low, steady, soothing sound, typically like a cat.
Usage Examples
- The cat began to purr as it settled into my lap.
- * The engine started to purr smoothly after the repair.
- * The sound of the stream was like a gentle purr in the background.
Antonyms
scream
shriek
screech
yell
bellow
roar
bark
yelp
howl
whine
wail
moan
groan
grunt
snarl
snap
growl
rasp
grate
jangle
clash
clang
crash
boom
bang
blast