furry

¹ 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 ² 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 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 1590–1600; fur + -y ¹

Origin of furry²

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

Example Sentences

A wild possum joined stuffed furry friends in an Australian airport gift shop this week, surprising travellers in an adorable case of hide and squeak.

From Barron's

He felt gloriously furry and warm as he licked Torak’s shoulder.

From Literature

My throat was furry with it, but I swallowed it down and took my place, wishing I were invisible.

From Literature

"When she comes skiing, it's nice to get to the bottom of the piste, win or lose, and have this furry ball of love waiting for me."

From BBC

Then I could feel his furry face against mine.

From Literature

Related Words

• fuzzy
• shaggy
• woolly