furkid

/ (ˈfɜːkɪd) /

noun

mainly US an animal kept for companionship

Nearby words

furfurol, furiae, furies, furioso, furious, furkid, furl, furl., furlong, furlough, furmenty

Word Origin for furkid

C20: from fur + kid 1 (child)

usage

Some people who are concerned with the rights of animals consider 'furkid' to be more acceptable than 'pet'

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