purr

IPA(Pronunciation)

/pɜː(ɹ)/

intransitive transitive of an engine

Japanese Meaning

猫が満足しているときに、喉で振動する音を立てる（鳴く）。 / （比喩的に）低く、官能的な声で何かを語る。

When I gently stroke her back, the cat will purr contentedly on my lap.

私が背中を優しく撫でると、その猫は膝の上で満足そうに喉をゴロゴロ鳴らします。

Sense（1）

(intransitive) Of a cat, to make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented.

Sense（2）

(transitive) To say (something) in a throaty, seductive manner.

Sense（3）

(intransitive) To make a vibrating throaty sound, as from pleasure.

He purred like a kitten when she massaged his neck.

Sense（4）

(intransitive, of an engine) To make a low and consistent rumbling sound.

purrs

（ present singular third-person ）

purring

（ participle present ）

purred

（ participle past ）

purred

（ past ）