1. (

• purr

) a low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat ;

1. (

• whizz ,
• whiz ,
• whirr ,
• whir ,
• birr ,
• purr

) make a soft swishing sound; "the motor whirred"; "the car engine purred" ;

2. (

• purr ,
• make_vibrant_sounds

) indicate pleasure by purring; characteristic of cats ;