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ronron — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • chatter noun Talk that goes on and on without saying much of substance.
  • purr verb To make a low, continuous vibrating sound, as a contented cat does.

Senses

ronron is used for these senses in English:

  • chatter An intermittent noise, as from vibration.
  • purr The vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented.

chatter — full definition

  1. noun Talk that goes on and on without saying much of substance.
  2. noun A rapid, rattling sound, as from vibration or teeth knocking together.
  3. verb To talk quickly and casually about unimportant things.
  4. verb To rattle or click rapidly, as teeth in the cold or a tool vibrating.

purr — full definition

  1. verb To make a low, continuous vibrating sound, as a contented cat does.
  2. noun The low, continuous vibrating sound made by a contented cat, or something similar.

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