Purrs Meaning in English
word · lemma: purr
ˈpɝz
PURZ
pˈɜːz
PURZ
Definition
Makes a low, continuous, soft sound, especially what a cat does when it is happy, or sometimes used for other gentle humming sounds.
Usage & Nuances
Most common with cats, but occasionally used for engines or voices ('her voice purrs'). Present tense verb; third person singular ('he/she/it purrs'). Often used to describe pleasure or contentment.
Spanish: ronroneaPortuguese (BR): ronronaPortuguese (PT): ronronaChinese (Simplified): 发出呼噜声Chinese (Traditional): 發出呼嚕聲Hindi: घर्रघर्र करता हैArabic: يخرخرBengali: গরগর করেRussian: мурлычетJapanese: ゴロゴロ鳴くVietnamese: kêu rừ rừKorean: 갸르릉거린다Turkish: mırıldarUrdu: گُرگُراتا ہےIndonesian: menggeram
Example Sentences
The kitten purrs when I pet her.
basic
She smiles as her cat purrs beside her.
basic
The cat purrs loudly after eating.
basic
My phone almost purrs when it vibrates on the table.
natural
When he plays her favorite song, her voice purrs with happiness.
natural
The old car barely starts, but its engine purrs once it gets going.
natural