Furbaby
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Furbaby is a noun meaning (informal, endearing) A furry pet considered a child by a human.
Meaning
(informal, endearing) A furry pet considered a child by a human.
Example Sentences
Mrs. Jackson still kept doggie biscuits in her pockets, even though her furbaby had died two months ago.
He looked down at the puppy fast asleep in his arms. Maybe this furbaby would slow down the ticking of her biological clock, too.
As I took the satiny-furred cat into my arms, his purring ratcheted up a couple of notches. Brian stood looking at the two of us, grinning, then said of the malnourished creature, “I guess we have a furbaby!”
Word Forms
- furbabies
- fur baby
Synonyms for furbaby
Depending on context, synonyms include furkid.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include babyfur, littlefur, furry, furfag, furfan, furfaggotry.
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