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furry fandom

American  
[fur-ee fan-duhm] / ˈfɜr i ˌfæn dəm /

noun

  1. a subculture devoted to art, writing, or costumes that depict anthropomorphic animals.

Etymology

Origin of furry fandom

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

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The BBC has also seen an online profile allegedly owned by Robinson on a website dedicated to furry fandom, suggesting he may have had an interest in the subject.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

However, the convention and the furry fandom more widely is regularly the subject of controversy.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2025

In the furry fandom, that question is pretty irrelevant.

From Slate • Jul. 22, 2021

The rules for his furry fandom should mirror those you’d have for him in general.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2020

For most, Dee believes, furry fandom is more about escapism than anything else.

From The Guardian • Feb. 4, 2016

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