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  • n  a low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat
  • v  make a soft swishing sound
    the car engine purred
  • v  indicate pleasure by purring; characteristic of cats
  Usage(s)

  • Give it some TLC, and it will wag its tail when you get home and purr like a cat.
  • The prison silence was broken only by the whir of a generator, the purr of a hydraulic pump, the leaky-faucet sound of water trickling down the packing gland of the periscope .
  • Stroke Max with an open palm or call him by name, and he will purr, turn his head, move his ears and blink his eyes.
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News & Articles
  purr
  • Letter: Animal group fund-raisers coming up
    The Animal Welfare League of New London County is having its “Pawsitively Purr-fect Resale” in Groton this month
    June 10, 2013 - The Norwich Bulletin
  • Mellow Max seeks a second chance
    This boy is one extreme purr machine.Max is a 5-year-old, black-and-white Persian cross who is neutered and up to date on shots.He is a laid-back fellow who would prefer to cuddle on your lap as he gazes up and mesmerizes you with his beautiful, large yellow eyes.Max was surrendered when his elderly...
    June 9, 2013 - Lancaster Online
  • Animal Welfare League to host fundraiser June 22-23
    Animal Welfare League of New London County will host “Pawsitively Purr-fect Summer Re-sale” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 22 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 23 at Boilermakers Lodge 614, 33 Sacred Heart Drive, Groton.
    June 7, 2013 - The Norwich Bulletin
Quotes
  purr
  • Edward de Bono in Sydney Morning Herald
    A smile is a very evanescent thing, but a purr is continuous. We should train people to purr,Dr de Bono said.
  • Mel Kiper Jr in Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
    Still, Kiper added, "He's going to be a project. He isn't cute and cuddly, like, say, the Carolina Panthers' Sir Purr. To be blunt, the Steelers guy looks like he should be on his way to a meeting with his parole officer."
  • Richard Hammond in Mirror.co.uk
    Richard said recently: "Mindy loves things that roar and purr as much as I do. She never complains if I bring home another wreck."

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