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Synonyms & Similar Words
hum
murmur
whir
whizz
buzz
zip
zoom
hiss
growl
rumble
mew
meow
coo
gurgle
trill
chirp
peep
cheep
squeak
squeal
chirr
chug
puff
pant
whisper
rustle
purr
mumble
grunt
snort
snuffle
snore
humph
hoot
toot
beep
boom
clang
clink
clunk
rattle
creak
squeak
screech
shriek
wail
whine
yowl
howl
bay
yip
yap
woof
whimper
wimmer
whicker
blubber
blub
bubble
guggle
glug
glub
Meaning of Purr
The primary meaning of the word "purr" is a low, rumbling sound, typically made by a cat.
Definitions
- A low, continuous, murmuring sound, typically made by a cat, especially when it is content or happy
- To make a low, continuous, murmuring sound, typically like a cat
Etymology of Purr
The word "purr" originated in the 16th century, imitative of the sound made by a cat
The term is likely onomatopoeic, meaning that it is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles or suggests the sound that it describes
Example Uses
- The cat began to purr contentedly on my lap
- The engine started to purr smoothly after the repair
- The baby's gentle purr-like breathing was a soothing sound