1. A low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat
   "The kitten's purr grew louder as it curled up in my lap"

1. Indicate pleasure by purring; characteristic of cats
   "The contented cat purred as it curled up in its owner's lap"
    
2. Make a soft swishing sound
   "the car engine purred";
   - whizz, whiz, whirr, whir, birr

Sounds like: people, peepul, pipa

Derived forms: purred, purring, purrs

Type of: go, resonate, sound, vibrate

Encyclopedia: Purr