furry
1 Americanadjective
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consisting of or resembling fur.
a deep, furry rug in front of the fireplace;
the furry undergrowth of the forest.
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covered with fur.
Many furry animals are in danger of becoming extinct.
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obstructed or coated as if with fur: a furry tongue.
a furry voice;
a furry tongue.
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Slang. terrifying; hair-raising.
There were some pretty furry moments in the movie last night.
noun
adjective
adjective
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covered with fur or something furlike
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of, relating to, or resembling fur
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another word for furred
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Also: furred. (of the tongue) coated with whitish cellular debris
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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. )
Explanation
Something that's furry is covered with fur, or a thick coat of hair. Unless she's one of the unusual hairless breeds, like a Sphinx, your cat is probably furry. Most mammals are furry, in fact, while reptiles tend to be scaly instead. Santa Claus is famous not just for wearing a furry red and white suit, but also for having a long, furry beard. Anything with a surface that resembles fur is furry, from a furry sweater to the furry leaf of a plant.
Example Sentences
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“We were doing a joint headline tour with the Super Furry Animals,” recalls Amanda.
From BBC • Sep. 5, 2024
Furry neighbors: In some New York high-rises, dogs are allowed, as long as they’re out of sight.
From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2023
It was to reside in Ladwig’s recently built custom home, where the animals, which she calls “the Furry Five,” would have a bedroom of their own.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2023
“Step and Screw: Seven Foot Furry Face Off” depicts Hancock gripping a giant pencil and engaged in a face-off with Torpedo Boy.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2022
It is unlikely the scholars were allowed to take part in the Furry Dance, but he may have watched it time and again, and given his schoolboy contribution.
From Nooks and Corners of Cornwall by Scott, C. A. Dawson
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