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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

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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

During my teenage years, I accidentally bumped into the furry fandom proper as I was getting online in the days of dial-up.

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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