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Meanings of purr in English
Usage of purr in English
1
The hushed purr of the spring broke the stillness in metallic tinklings.
2
Two: Cats have created the perfect purr to make you feed them.
3
I did not know whether to expect a purr or a roar.
4
She leaned across the table, her voice dropping to a dangerous purr.
5
JOHN: I never learned to purr; it must be amusing-forthe Queen.
6
When I am pleased, I purr; but I must be pleased first.
7
She commenced calling in a low singsong voice that was half purr.
8
She listened attentively, and began to purr in a more decided manner.
9
I heard the faint purr of the ring tone from the earpiece.
10
Encouraged, I leaned over the table, my voice turning into a purr.
11
The widow sighed, but it was more like a purr of pleasure.
12
A moment later the purr of machinery became audible aboard each vessel.
13
The kitten lapped hungrily, a loud purr building in its furry chest.
14
The two cats eyed their mistress gravely, and began to purr contentedly.
15
The little thing responded immediately, arching its back and beginning to purr.
16
Their engines seem to purr as the wheels bump over uneven ground.
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Purr through the time
Purr across language varieties
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Common