PURR

[verb], [noun] - (to make) a quiet, continuous, slightly shaking soundThe cat purred as I stroked its fur. [I]The engine of my old car rattled all the time, but my new one purrs. [I]We could hear the sound of a lawnmower purring in the back garden. [I]A black limousine purred up (= drove up making a quiet, continuous, slightly shaking sound) outside the hotel. [I]He purred with satisfaction (= expressed pleasure by making a quiet sound) as she massaged his back. [I]"This is the life," she purred (= said in a way expressing pleasure) contentedly, as she lay by the pool in the sunshine, sipping her drink. [+ speech]"Can I help you at all, madam?" purred (= said in a quiet, comforting way) the shop assistant. [+ speech]When I stroked the cat, it gave a low purr. [C]I heard the gentle purr of an engine outside the house. [C]