furry

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adjective

fur·​ry ˈfər-ē 

furrier; furriest

1

: consisting of or resembling fur

animals with furry coats

2

: covered with fur

3

: thick in quality

spoke with a furry voice

furry

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noun

plural furries

1

: a furry animal

The workshops will focus on caring for small furries, such as guinea pigs, gerbils and rabbits …

—dailyrecord.co.uk

Last month's feature on a home gardener's measures … generated a number of letters from readers describing their innovations to keep the furries out of gardens.

—Joan Lee Faust

2

: a person who identifies with and enjoys sometimes dressing as anthropomorphic animals or creatures especially as a member of a fandom devoted to the practice

Online definitions of 'furries' vary, but basically it's a group of people who enjoy dressing up in human-sized animal costumes.

—Dave Blount

Although she doesn't get the chance to suit up a lot because of her rigorous work schedule, she said she stays connected with other furries …

—Duy Vu

Synonyms

Adjective

• bristly
• brushy
• cottony
• fleecy
• furred
• hairy
• hirsute
• rough
• shaggy
• silky
• unshorn
• woolly
• wooly

Examples of furry in a Sentence

Adjective

My children love furry animals.

The plant has furry leaves.

Furry mold was growing on the cheese.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Plants and pets: Your furry friends and greenery add more life to your spaces. —Colleen Grablick, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024

Watch the video above to see the lovable furry friends enjoy a sweet moment together. —Seth Carnell, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1674, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1945, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

furry

adjective

fur·​ry ˈfər-ē 

furrier; furriest

1

: made of or resembling fur

2

: covered with fur