purr
US: /ˈpɝ/
UK: /pˈɜː/
UK: /pˈɜː/
English Vietnamese dictionary
purr /pə:/
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Advanced English dictionary
+ verb
1 [V] when a cat purrs, it makes a low continuous sound in the throat, especially when it is happy or comfortable: The cat was purring contentedly on my lap.
2 [V] (of a machine or vehicle) to make a low continuous sound; to move making such a sound: a purring engine + The car purred away.
3 to speak in a low and gentle voice, for example to show you are happy or satisfied, or because you want to attract sb or get them to do sth: [V] He was purring with satisfaction. [also V speech]?
purr (also purring) noun [sing.]: the purr of a contented cat / a car engine
Concise English dictionary
purrs|purred|purringpɜr /pɜː
noun
+a low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat
verb
+make a soft swishing sound
+indicate pleasure by purring; characteristic of cats
