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Woof vs Purr - What's the difference?

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 vs Purr - What's the difference?

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 vs Growl - What's the difference?

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 vs Purr - What's the difference?

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 vs Purr - What's the difference?

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 vs Purr - What's the difference?

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 vs Drone - What's the difference?

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 vs Buzz - What's the difference?

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 vs Vibrate - What's the difference?

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 vs Thrum - What's the difference?

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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