furry

¹ American  

[fur-ee] / ˈfɜr i /

noun

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

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adjective

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

   Furry art commissions are often well-paid.

furry ² American  

[fur-ee] / ˈfɜr i /

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.

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furry British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• furrily adverb
• furriness noun

Etymology

Origin of furry¹

First recorded in 1985–90; special use of furry ¹ ( def. )

Origin of furry¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; fur + -y ¹

Example Sentences

We spent the most time joking and capturing candid moments with Billy comfortably leaning into that furry hug.

From Los Angeles Times

I mean, she didn’t actually have furry feet or anything.

From Literature

Even that furry animated adventure served a purpose for him to grow as an actor.

From Los Angeles Times

Many followers don furry ushanka hats, similar to what he wore throughout the rollout of his 2018 release, “Call Me if You Get Lost.”

From Los Angeles Times

Few are talking this week about the possibility that Thomas Matthew Crooks was a furry.

From Salon

Related Words

• fuzzy
• shaggy
• woolly