purring

Of a cat, to make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented.

To say (something) in a throaty, seductive manner.

To make a vibrating throaty sound, as from pleasure.

“He purred like a kitten when she massaged his neck.”

(of an engine) To make a low and consistent rumbling sound.

A sound that purrs.

A traditional English sport in which two combatants hold each other by the collar while trying to kick each other's shin