Tiếng Việt · Word Candidate

kêu rừ rừ

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Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: kêu gừ

Meaning · English

to purr

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Mèo nằm trong lòng tôi và kêu rừ rừ.The cat lay in my lap and purred.

Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)

Sources & notes

Local usage: Rừ rừ is the common sound-based expression for a cat’s purring. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.

Common questions

What does “kêu rừ rừ” mean?

to purr

Is “kêu rừ rừ” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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