purr
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Is purr a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of purr?
Definition
verb (English)
1. (intransitive, of a cat) To make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented or in certain other conditions.Examples: "There was no one at home but a black cat, who was sitting quite content and purring on the hearth[.]"intransitive
2. (transitive) To say (something) in a throaty, seductive manner.Examples: ""This is Cindy," she purred again, flashing a smile of perfect white teeth surrounded by full red lips."transitive
3. (intransitive) To make a vibrating throaty sound, as from pleasure.Examples: "He purred like a kitten when she massaged his neck."intransitive
4. (intransitive with over) To spend time enjoying and expressing pleasure (over something); to coo; to enthuse.Examples: "No woman receiving her first mink would ever put it directly into storage. She would try it on and purr over it."intransitive
5. (intransitive, of an engine) To make a low and consistent rumbling sound.Examples: "Beverly passed the city limits sign with the Porsche's motor purring contentedly after its two hundred and fifty-mile romp."intransitive
intj (English)
1. (slang) Alternative form of period.alt-ofalternativeslang
Definition source: Wiktionary