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furry

1

[fur-ee]

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.



furry

2

[fur-ee]

noun

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

adjective

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

    Furry art commissions are often well-paid.

furry

/ 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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • furrily adverb
  • furriness noun
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Word History and Origins

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. )
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Example Sentences

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“Wag Hotels’ dedicated caregivers are passionate about providing our furry guests and their parents with the loving care that has made us their trusted choice for their pet’s daycare, boarding and grooming needs.”

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Dine with your furry companion at some of the best dog-friendly patios in Los Angeles.

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Another shell casing, authorities say, read "NoTices Bulge OWO What's This?" - a reference to a meme about furry subculture and online roleplaying.

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An 85-year-old woman who went missing in rural California has been found with the help of her furry friend.

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Labubu, the furry figurines sold exclusively at Chinese-based Pop Mart, are often sold in timed online events and then customers can pick up at storefronts across the U.S.

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