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What Does PURR Mean?
PURR is an expression of approval and contentment.The word purr (which describes the sound made by a cat when it is content) is used in chat and on social media, such as TikTok, as an expression of approval and contentment.
On TikTok, purr is often posted with a hashtag (#purr). In chat, it is typically added as an interjection at the end of a sentence. For example:
- Ali is going to the movies with me tonight. Purr.
- I got straight A's. Purr.
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When I write PURR, I mean this:

"Expression of Approval and Contentment"
Summary of Key Points
"Expression of Approval and Contentment" is the most common definition for PURR on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.PURR | |
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Definition: | Expression of Approval and Contentment |
Type: | Word |
Guessability: | ![]() 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
An Academic Look at PURR
Purr is typically used an interjection. An interjection is included in a sentence to express a sentiment such as contentment, surprise or irritation (as well as disgust, joy, excitement, or enthusiasm).Example of PURR Used in a Text
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See Also
BOOKTOK (book TikTok) FAKE BODY (TikTok content tag intended to avoid content removal) MAIN CHARACTER (TikTok video meme) PERIOD (end of discussion) PERIODT (end of conversation) SIMP NATION (TikTok simp collective) WITCHTOK (witch TikTok)Quiz
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