rrrrrr.

n.  a grumble of frustration and impatience.

<“Rrrrrr!”  Leaping to his feet, Nathaniel strode away from the fire.  Shoving his hands through his hair, he fought for patience.  —Celeste Bradley, To Wed a Scandalous Spy.>

n.  a meditational mantra.

<First just hear it slightly in your mind, as the Rrrrrr generates power and volume deep within your third-chakra region.  There is great power in the Rrrrrr sound.  Open yourself to it—the universe will join you in your calling on third-chakra energization.  —John Selby, Kundalini Awakening: A Gentle Guide to Chakra Activation and Spiritual Growth.>

n.  a noise made in one’s throat, as to indicate an allergy to cigarette smoke in the novel Specimen Tank by Buzz Callaway.


n.  a rolled French r.

<You see, the French have a funny-shaped throat to help them to pronounce all those rolling rrrrrr’s.  It’s handy for speaking French, but try speaking English with it!  —Thomas Neenan, Let’s Blow Thru Europe.>

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