Prusten is a form of communicative behaviour exhibited by some members of the family Felidae. Prusten is also referred to as chuffing or chuffle (verb and noun). It is described as a short, low intensity, non-threatening vocalization. In order to vocalize a chuff, the animal's mouth is closed and air is blown through the nostrils, producing a breathy snort. It is typically accompanied by a head bobbing movement. It is often used between two cats as a greeting, during courtship, or by a mother comforting her cubs. The vocalization is produced by tigers, jaguars, snow leopards, clouded leopards and...

Noun: prusten (uncountable)

1. A sound made by tigers and snow leopards without the intent to threaten, producing a breathy snort by blowing through the nostrils whilst the mouth is closed — a low-frequency equivalent of the purring found in domestic cats.
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3. Prusten is the quietest of tiger calls, a puff through the nose to express friendliness and harmless intentions.

Verb: prusten (weak, third-person singular present prustet, past tense prustete, past participle geprustet, auxiliary haben)

1. to snort (especially with laughter)
2. to splutter

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