1syllable
pur
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Definitions ofpur
1noun
- The vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented.
- A throaty, seductive sound of pleasure made by a person.
- The low consistent rumble made by an engine at slow speed
1verb
- Of a cat, to make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented.
- To say (something) in a throaty, seductive manner.
- To make a vibrating throaty sound, as from pleasure.
Example: "He purred like a kitten when she massaged his neck."
- (of an engine) To make a low and consistent rumbling sound.
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