purr

verb

1. (intransitive)To make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented or in certain other conditions.

   “There was no one at home but a black cat, who was sitting quite content and purring on the hearth[.]”

2. (transitive)To say (something) in a throaty, seductive manner.

   “"This is Cindy," she purred again, flashing a smile of perfect white teeth surrounded by full red lips.”

3. (intransitive)To make a vibrating throaty sound, as from pleasure.

   “He purred like a kitten when she massaged his neck.”

4. (intransitive)To spend time enjoying and expressing pleasure (over something); to coo; to enthuse.

   “No woman receiving her first mink would ever put it directly into storage. She would try it on and purr over it.”

5. (intransitive)To make a low and consistent rumbling sound.

   “Beverly passed the city limits sign with the Porsche's motor purring contentedly after its two hundred and fifty-mile romp.”

noun

1. The vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented.

   “Instead, the tiger looked around, and gave a purr, and then a growl. What did that mean? The man could not tell. Then the tiger just flung upon the man some of the sand from the side of the hollow.”

2. A throaty, seductive sound of pleasure made by a person.

   “The trill of her purr echoed inside his mouth when he kissed her again. Clutching at his shirt, her fingers traveled the muscles in his back.”

3. The low consistent rumble made by an engine at slow speed

   “I sat still in the car and listened to the soft purr of the engine and my beating heart. Then slowly, and as silently as possible, I drove the car back to camp.”

intj

1. Vibrating sound made by a cat.
2. (alt-of, alternative, slang)Alternative form of period.