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Purring

Verb / ˈpɜ:ɪŋ / Another word for purring — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The sound a cat makes when it is content or happy.

Synonyms & similar words

whizz whiz whir birr makevibrantsounds whirr purr humming buzzing whirring drumming rumbling vibrating thrumbing murmuring growling grunting snoring breathing sighing cooing crooning singing chanting trilling twittering chirping

Example sentences

  1. The cat was purring on my bed.
  2. I could hear the purring from across the room.
  3. My cat starts purring as soon as she sees me.
  4. The sound of the purring helped me fall asleep.
  5. The kitten was purring loudly while playing with the toy.

Quotes

  • 'When I am an old cat I shall purr too.' - William Butler Yeats
  • 'Cats can work out mathematically the exact place to sit that will cause most inconvenience.' - Pam Brown
  • 'Time spent with cats is never wasted.' - Sigmund Freud

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