furry

¹ American  

[fur-ee] / ˈfɜr i /

noun

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

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adjective

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

   Furry art commissions are often well-paid.

furry ² American  

[fur-ee] / ˈfɜr i /

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.

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furry British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• furrily adverb
• furriness noun

Etymology

Origin of furry¹

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

Origin of furry¹

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

Example Sentences

To survive in these tough conditions, the species has developed an unusually thick winter coat and extra furry feet that can provide snowshoe-like support as they traverse deep snow.

From Los Angeles Times

He was splashing his short arms and furry legs.

From Literature

Kid Rock headlined in a furry white vest, cutoff shorts and a fedora, singing his late-1990s hit “Bawitdaba” to a modest crowd indoors.

From The Wall Street Journal

Suddenly he became aware of something big and furry standing next to him.

From Literature

He said he hoped, however, that this case could teach pet lovers to ask more questions when it comes to medical procedures involving their furry loved ones.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• fuzzy
• shaggy
• woolly