furry

¹

[fur-ee]

adjective

furrier, furriest 

1. consisting of or resembling fur.

   a deep, furry rug in front of the fireplace;

   the furry undergrowth of the forest.

2. covered with fur.

   Many furry animals are in danger of becoming extinct.

3. obstructed or coated as if with fur: a furry tongue.

   a furry voice;

   a furry tongue.

4. Slang.,  terrifying; hair-raising.

   There were some pretty furry moments in the movie last night.

furry

²

[fur-ee]

noun

1. a member of a subculture devoted to art, writing, or costumes depicting anthropomorphic animals.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of the furry fandom.

   Furry art commissions are often well-paid.

furry

/ ˈfɜːrɪ /

adjective

1. covered with fur or something furlike

2. of, relating to, or resembling fur

3. another word for furred

4. Also: furred. (of the tongue) coated with whitish cellular debris

Other Word Forms

• furrily adverb
• furriness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of furry¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; fur + -y ¹

Origin of furry²

First recorded in 1985–90; special use of furry ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

The product, called Life360 Pet GPS, uses cellular, GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology so people can accurately pinpoint where their furry friends are.

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Writing that is like writing “cats are furry” or “it’s pumpkin spice season.”

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Over here,” he says, and I find myself leaning in to listen to this furry, oval-faced creature in the shadows.

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The pet beverages, which do not contain grapes or alcohol, offer a "perfect companion when celebrating with your furry family member," it says.

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She would encourage people to do their research before buying a large breed but says her life has become entwined with her furry friend.

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Related Words

• fuzzy 
• shaggy 
• woolly