furkid

/ (ˈfɜːkɪd) /

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noun

mainly US an animal kept for companionship

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Word Origin for furkid

C20: from fur + kid 1 (child)

usage for furkid

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

Words nearby furkid

Furiae, Furies, furioso, furious, furiously, furkid, furl, furlong, furlough, furmenty, furmint

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