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
plural furries
1
: a furry animal
The workshops will focus on caring for small furries, such as guinea pigs, gerbils and rabbits …—
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dailyrecord.co.ukLast 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
Joan Lee Faust2
: 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
Dave BlountAlthough 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
Duy VuExamples of furry in a Sentence
Adjective
My children love furry animals.
The plant has furry leaves.
Furry mold was growing on the cheese.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
All dog lovers know that those furry friends improve your quality of life.
—Ava Erickson, Outside Online, 29 Apr. 2025
Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 1 May 2025
Rallying around cuteness Yet the powerlessness of cute characters can also, paradoxically, be powerful: Most onlookers can’t help but cheer for a furry, yellow cartoon animal fleeing from riot police.
—Yii-Jan Lin, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Adding a furry friend to your family is always exciting, but there’s plenty to do to prepare before bringing home a new pet.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
All dog lovers know that those furry friends improve your quality of life.
—Ava Erickson, Outside Online, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
Moreover, since fewer hair follicles means more exposure of the skin to the environment, humanity’s move from furry to smooth could’ve also meant a transition towards thicker (and thus slower-healing) skin, as more skin may take more time to heal.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 1 May 2025
Rallying around cuteness Yet the powerlessness of cute characters can also, paradoxically, be powerful: Most onlookers can’t help but cheer for a furry, yellow cartoon animal fleeing from riot police.
—Yii-Jan Lin, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Furry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furry. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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