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English

purring

verb

Meaning

  1. Of a cat, to make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented.
  2. To say (something) in a throaty, seductive manner.
  3. To make a vibrating throaty sound, as from pleasure.
  4. (of an engine) To make a low and consistent rumbling sound.
  5. A sound that purrs.
  6. 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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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data