Definition

An affirmation expressing approval, agreement, or satisfaction. The feline-inspired equivalent of 'yes' that somehow makes everything sound more sophisticated and slightly threatening.

Example Usage

Just got a promotion and a raise—purr!

Origin

Popularized by rapper Coi Leray and other hip-hop artists, spreading through Black Twitter and TikTok in 2020-2021

Fun Fact

The term is often accompanied by claw-hand gestures, completing the cat-like aesthetic of the expression.

Source: Hip-hop culture and Black Twitter

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