My car really purred after I got it tuned up.
•New spark plugs and this old heap will really purr like a cat.
2. Fig. [for a person] to be very pleased, and perhaps moan or purr with pleasure. •She was so pleased that she purred like a cat.
•Sarah really purrs like a kitten when she is happy.
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