furry
1 Americanadjective
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consisting of or resembling fur.
a deep, furry rug in front of the fireplace;
the furry undergrowth of the forest.
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covered with fur.
Many furry animals are in danger of becoming extinct.
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obstructed or coated as if with fur: a furry tongue.
a furry voice;
a furry tongue.
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Slang. terrifying; hair-raising.
There were some pretty furry moments in the movie last night.
noun
adjective
adjective
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covered with fur or something furlike
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of, relating to, or resembling fur
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another word for furred
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Also: furred. (of the tongue) coated with whitish cellular debris
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Etymology
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. )
Explanation
Something that's furry is covered with fur, or a thick coat of hair. Unless she's one of the unusual hairless breeds, like a Sphinx, your cat is probably furry. Most mammals are furry, in fact, while reptiles tend to be scaly instead. Santa Claus is famous not just for wearing a furry red and white suit, but also for having a long, furry beard. Anything with a surface that resembles fur is furry, from a furry sweater to the furry leaf of a plant.
Example Sentences
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Furry neighbors: In some New York high-rises, dogs are allowed, as long as they’re out of sight.
From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2023
“Step and Screw: Seven Foot Furry Face Off” depicts Hancock gripping a giant pencil and engaged in a face-off with Torpedo Boy.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2022
Furry bumblebees attached themselves to lollipop-shaped ornamental onion plants.
From Washington Post • Aug. 31, 2022
Super Furry Animals frontman Gruff Rhys will also support on Saturday - with Sir Tom Jones starting his set at 18:15 BST while the Stereophonics will be on at 20:00.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2022
I’d be a decent man meself if I had the Furry Farm and it stocked....”
From Humours of Irish Life by Various
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