Purr
verb
When a cat makes a low continuous sound.
My cat always purrs when I pet him.
Often appears as...
- cat purrs
- purr gently
verb
In machinery, to make a low, steady, continuous sound.
The engine purred as he pressed down on the gas pedal.
Often appears as...
- engine purrs
- machine purrs
verb
To speak in a soft, low voice, especially in a way that is intended to be attractive or charming.
She purred her thanks into his ear.
Often appears as...
- purr into someone's ear
- purr with delight
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
The low, continuous sound made by a cat or a machine.
The cat's purr is often a sign that it is content.
Often appears as...
- contented purr
- constant purr
verb
When a cat makes a low continuous sound.
My cat always purrs when I pet him.
Often appears as...
- cat purrs
- purr gently
verb
In machinery, to make a low, steady, continuous sound.
The engine purred as he pressed down on the gas pedal.
Often appears as...
- engine purrs
- machine purrs
verb
To speak in a soft, low voice, especially in a way that is intended to be attractive or charming.
She purred her thanks into his ear.
Often appears as...
- purr into someone's ear
- purr with delight
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
The low, continuous sound made by a cat or a machine.
The cat's purr is often a sign that it is content.
Often appears as...
- contented purr
- constant purr
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Content Cats
The term is often associated with contentment or happiness in cats.
Hearing her cat's purr, she knew he was happy.
Pro Tip 2/2Volume Variation
The loudness of a cat's purr can vary with its mood and situation.
The kitten's purr was barely audible next to the bustling street.
Pro Tip 1/2Content Cats
The term is often associated with contentment or happiness in cats.
Hearing her cat's purr, she knew he was happy.
Pro Tip 2/2Volume Variation
The loudness of a cat's purr can vary with its mood and situation.
The kitten's purr was barely audible next to the bustling street.
Pro Tip 1/2Content Cats
The term is often associated with contentment or happiness in cats.
Hearing her cat's purr, she knew he was happy.
Pro Tip 2/2Volume Variation
The loudness of a cat's purr can vary with its mood and situation.
The kitten's purr was barely audible next to the bustling street.
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Video examples
Safari Live - Day 329 PIPE...
how to fix it he also fixed stop Oh bonnet cables so we can now open the bonnet once again which is very very very nice so Rusty's back in back in working order which is very pleasant makes me happy when rusty is purring like a little kitten and nice
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Susan Blackmore: Memes...
That was dangerous, all right. Think of the big brain. How many mothers do we have here? You know all about big brains. They are dangerous to give birth to, are agonizing to give birth to. My cat gave birth to four kittens, purring all the time.
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Why Do Cats Purr? PIPE Nora...
they're really not under frequency analysis they're almost identical what's interesting about the cats purr is that it's not just generated by the larynx it's generated by the diaphragm right here that muscle that helps you breathe
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When Lions Work...
communication systems of any big cats from facial expressions and body postures through to grunts snarls purrs woofs and of course roars in fact the male's roar is the loudest of any flee line and can be heard up to eight
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The mind behind Linux PIPE...
it sits in my lap. And I want to hear the cat purring, not the sound of the fans in the computer. So this is astonishing, because working this way, you're able to run this vast technology empire -- it is an empire --
Video examples
Why do cats act so...
it seems that one of their most predominate behaviors is still one of the most mysterious. Cats may purr for any number of reasons, such as happiness, stress, and hunger. But curiously, the frequency of their purrs,
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 344 PIPE...
purring I suppose you could say it is purring I mean they are just very big cats and essentially that noise that you hear is one of the communication signals that Lions use there's a warning involved there's all
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How to Raise a Baby...
little baby swollen he's just frustrated you don't make sure what he wants well they sure make a racket don't you yeah it's kind of a cross between crying and purring like a cat it's okay buddy
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Learning to Speak Turkey...
one of those calls there are inflections that have very different meanings for example one would be what is known as a purr many different meanings depending on the
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 42 PIPE...
that vibration that makes a purr when they're contented only other big cat that can purr in a way they can is a Snow Leopard apparently
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 329 PIPE...
how to fix it he also fixed stop Oh bonnet cables so we can now open the bonnet once again which is very very very nice so Rusty's back in back in working order which is very pleasant makes me happy when rusty is purring like a little kitten and nice
Video examples
Susan Blackmore: Memes...
That was dangerous, all right. Think of the big brain. How many mothers do we have here? You know all about big brains. They are dangerous to give birth to, are agonizing to give birth to. My cat gave birth to four kittens, purring all the time.
Video examples
Why Do Cats Purr? PIPE Nora...
they're really not under frequency analysis they're almost identical what's interesting about the cats purr is that it's not just generated by the larynx it's generated by the diaphragm right here that muscle that helps you breathe
Video examples
When Lions Work...
communication systems of any big cats from facial expressions and body postures through to grunts snarls purrs woofs and of course roars in fact the male's roar is the loudest of any flee line and can be heard up to eight
Video examples
The mind behind Linux PIPE...
it sits in my lap. And I want to hear the cat purring, not the sound of the fans in the computer. So this is astonishing, because working this way, you're able to run this vast technology empire -- it is an empire --
Video examples
Why do cats act so...
it seems that one of their most predominate behaviors is still one of the most mysterious. Cats may purr for any number of reasons, such as happiness, stress, and hunger. But curiously, the frequency of their purrs,
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 344 PIPE...
purring I suppose you could say it is purring I mean they are just very big cats and essentially that noise that you hear is one of the communication signals that Lions use there's a warning involved there's all
Video examples
How to Raise a Baby...
little baby swollen he's just frustrated you don't make sure what he wants well they sure make a racket don't you yeah it's kind of a cross between crying and purring like a cat it's okay buddy
Video examples
Learning to Speak Turkey...
one of those calls there are inflections that have very different meanings for example one would be what is known as a purr many different meanings depending on the
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 42 PIPE...
that vibration that makes a purr when they're contented only other big cat that can purr in a way they can is a Snow Leopard apparently
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Vince Cable
British Politician
I am going to confront the old-fashioned negative thinking which says that all government needs to do to generate growth is cut worker and environmental protections, cut taxes on the rich and stroke 'fat cats' until they purr with pleasure. I'm completely repudiating the idea that government has to get out of the way.
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Sarah Alexander
English Actress
The older Mercedes is absolutely beautiful. It's got that lovely purring feeling as the engine ticks over, which you just don't get in a modern car.
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Matt Kuchar
American Athlete
When I'm really purring it, I feel as if my whole left side - from knee to hip to shoulder - is turning behind me as I swing through the ball.
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Kate McKinnon
American Actress
My cat does this thing where he's so happy to see me that he repeatedly smashes his face into my face and purrs like a literal pig.
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Linus Torvalds
Finnish Businessman
I want my office to be quiet. The loudest thing in the room - by far - should be the occasional purring of the cat.
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Martin Delany
American Soldier
If we treated everyone we meet with the same affection we bestow upon our favorite cat, they, too, would purr.
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Helen Rowland
American Writer
A man is like a cat; chase him and he will run - sit still and ignore him and he'll come purring at your feet.
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William Inge
English Clergyman
A cat can be trusted to purr when she is pleased, which is more than can be said for human beings.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
What do I care about the purring of one who cannot love, like the cat?
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Buddy Rice
American Celebrity
When the car's going well, I purr like a kitten.
Quote examples
Vince Cable
British Politician
I am going to confront the old-fashioned negative thinking which says that all government needs to do to generate growth is cut worker and environmental protections, cut taxes on the rich and stroke 'fat cats' until they purr with pleasure. I'm completely repudiating the idea that government has to get out of the way.
Quote examples
Sarah Alexander
English Actress
The older Mercedes is absolutely beautiful. It's got that lovely purring feeling as the engine ticks over, which you just don't get in a modern car.
Quote examples
Matt Kuchar
American Athlete
When I'm really purring it, I feel as if my whole left side - from knee to hip to shoulder - is turning behind me as I swing through the ball.
Quote examples
Kate McKinnon
American Actress
My cat does this thing where he's so happy to see me that he repeatedly smashes his face into my face and purrs like a literal pig.
Quote examples
Linus Torvalds
Finnish Businessman
I want my office to be quiet. The loudest thing in the room - by far - should be the occasional purring of the cat.
Quote examples
Martin Delany
American Soldier
If we treated everyone we meet with the same affection we bestow upon our favorite cat, they, too, would purr.
Quote examples
Helen Rowland
American Writer
A man is like a cat; chase him and he will run - sit still and ignore him and he'll come purring at your feet.
Quote examples
William Inge
English Clergyman
A cat can be trusted to purr when she is pleased, which is more than can be said for human beings.
Quote examples
Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
What do I care about the purring of one who cannot love, like the cat?
Quote examples
Buddy Rice
American Celebrity
When the car's going well, I purr like a kitten.
Example 1 of 10
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