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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Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Protect your little ones and furry friends: Never leave young children and pets alone in vehicles, especially during hot weather when car interiors can become dangerously hot in a matter of minutes.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025
Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2025
The director wanted the dragon to be distinct: cuddly, furry, and green.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Her eyes brightened at the mention of her furry friend.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Protect your little ones and furry friends: Never leave young children and pets alone in vehicles, especially during hot weather when car interiors can become dangerously hot in a matter of minutes.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025
Noun
Donning one of her signature sparkly, furry, and/or pink hats, Baira uses her charm to smooth over awkward moments and move the conversation along.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2025
The director wanted the dragon to be distinct: cuddly, furry, and green.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Furry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furry. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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