furkid

British

/ ˈfɜːkɪd /

noun

an animal kept for companionship

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Usage

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

Etymology

Origin of furkid

C20: from _fur + _kid ¹ (child)

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