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purr in Malay

mendengkur

/pɜː//pɝ/

purr in Malay: mendengkur, dengkur. In English, purr means to make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented or in certain other conditions.

Malay words for purr

of a cat, to make a vibrating sound in the throat
mendengkur
vibrating sound made by a cat when contented
dengkur

English meaning of purr

  1. verb To make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented or in certain other conditions.
  2. verb To say (something) in a throaty, seductive manner.
  3. verb To make a vibrating throaty sound, as from pleasure.
  4. verb To spend time enjoying and expressing pleasure (over something); to coo; to enthuse.

Full definition of purr

purr in a sentence

  • He purred like a kitten when she massaged his neck.

purr in other languages

Questions about purr in Malay

What is the meaning of purr in Malay?
Purr in Malay is mendengkur, dengkur.
Apakah maksud purr dalam bahasa Melayu?
Purr: mendengkur, dengkur.
What does purr mean in English?
Purr means to make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented or in certain other conditions.

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