Purry

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Inclined to purr; purring.

    ""The little dear," came the nurse's voice low and purry and reassuring, "he's been sitting up worrying all night and he never bothered us once.""

Example

More examples

""The little dear," came the nurse's voice low and purry and reassuring, "he's been sitting up worrying all night and he never bothered us once.""

Etymology

From purr + -y.

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