ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Furry

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈfɜː.ɹi/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Furry is an adjective meaning Covered with fur, or with something resembling fur.

Meaning

Covered with fur, or with something resembling fur.

More Meanings

  1. Resembling or characteristic of fur.
  2. (informal) Of or related to the furry fandom or subculture.
  3. Someone who identifies with or as an animal character with human-like characteristics (an anthropomorphic animal character).
  4. An anthropomorphic animal character of this kind.
  5. Any member of the furry fandom or subculture (including those without fursonas).

Example Sentences

a furry smell
a furry texture
What percentage of furries are wolves?
The furry had designed an elaborate costume.

Word Forms

Synonyms for furry

Depending on context, synonyms include anthro, hirsute, hairy, furred.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include furred, hairy, hirsute, kid, lil, furlike.

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