1syllable
purring
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Definitions ofpurring
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.
1noun
- A sound that purrs.
1noun
- A traditional English sport in which two combatants hold each other by the collar while trying to kick each other's shin
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