kêu rừ rừ
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.