woof |
purr |
As nouns the difference between woof and purr
is that
woof is the set of yarns placed crosswise in a loom, interlaced with the warp, carried by the shuttle or
woof can be the sound a dog makes when barking while
purr is the vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented.
As verbs the difference between woof and purr
is that
woof is to make a woofing sound while
purr is of a cat, to make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented.
As an interjection woof
is (humorous) expression of strong physical attraction for someone.
As an acronym woof
is (marketing) well off older folks.
whir |
purr |
As nouns the difference between whir and purr
is that
whir is an alternative spelling of lang=en while
purr is the vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented.
As verbs the difference between whir and purr
is that
whir is an alternative spelling of lang=en while
purr is of a cat, to make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented.
purr |
growl |
In intransitive terms the difference between purr and growl
is that
purr is to make a vibrating throaty sound, as from pleasure while
growl is to utter a deep guttural sound, as an angry animal; to give forth an angry, grumbling sound.
In transitive terms the difference between purr and growl
is that
purr is to say (something) in a throaty, seductive manner while
growl is to express (something) by growling.
kitten |
purr |
As nouns the difference between kitten and purr
is that
kitten is a young cat. Diminutive: kitty while
purr is the vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented.
As verbs the difference between kitten and purr
is that
kitten is to give birth to kittens while
purr is of a cat, to make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented.
fur |
purr |
In transitive terms the difference between fur and purr
is that
fur is to cover with fur while
purr is to say (something) in a throaty, seductive manner.
As a proper noun Fur
is one of a Nilo-Saharan people of western Sudan.
croon |
purr |
In lang=en terms the difference between croon and purr
is that
croon is to soothe by singing softly while
purr is to make a vibrating throaty sound, as from pleasure.
As verbs the difference between croon and purr
is that
croon is to hum or sing softly or in a sentimental manner while
purr is of a cat, to make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented.
As nouns the difference between croon and purr
is that
croon is a soft or sentimental hum or song while
purr is the vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented.
purr |
drone |
Related terms |
Purr is a related term of drone.
As verbs the difference between purr and drone
is that
purr is of a cat, to make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented while
drone is to produce a low-pitched hum or buzz.
As nouns the difference between purr and drone
is that
purr is the vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented while
drone is a male bee or wasp, which does not work but can fertilise the queen or
drone can be a low-pitched hum or buzz.
purr |
buzz |
Related terms |
Purr is a related term of buzz.
In lang=en terms the difference between purr and buzz
is that
purr is to make a vibrating throaty sound, as from pleasure while
buzz is to talk to incessantly or confidentially in a low humming voice.
As verbs the difference between purr and buzz
is that
purr is of a cat, to make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented while
buzz is to make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings.
As nouns the difference between purr and buzz
is that
purr is the vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented while
buzz is a continuous, humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones.
purr |
vibrate |
Related terms |
As verbs the difference between purr and vibrate
is that
purr is of a cat, to make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented while
vibrate is to move with small movements rapidly to and fro.
As nouns the difference between purr and vibrate
is that
purr is the vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented while
vibrate is the setting, on a portable electronic device, that causes it to vibrate rather than sound any (or most) needed alarms.
purr |
thrum |
Related terms |
As verbs the difference between purr and thrum
is that
purr is of a cat, to make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented while
thrum is to cause a steady rhythmic vibration, usually by plucking.
As nouns the difference between purr and thrum
is that
purr is the vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented while
thrum is a thrumming sound; a hum or vibration. Also
fig.
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