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Purred
verb
Word Frequency:
0.3
Definitions
1.
verb
Of a cat, to make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented.
2.
verb
To say (something) in a throaty, seductive manner.
3.
verb
To make a vibrating throaty sound, as from pleasure.
"He purred like a kitten when she massaged his neck."
4.
verb
(of an engine) To make a low and consistent rumbling sound.
Synonyms
whir
whizz
birr
whirr
whiz
make vibrant sounds
cooed
growled
cackled
chirped
hissed
exclaimed
Rhymes With
absurd
spurred
stirred
conferred
interred
nerd
demurred
preferred
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