furry

¹

[fur-ee]

adjective

furrier, furriest 

1. consisting of or resembling fur.

   a deep, furry rug in front of the fireplace;

   the furry undergrowth of the forest.

2. covered with fur.

   Many furry animals are in danger of becoming extinct.

3. obstructed or coated as if with fur: a furry tongue.

   a furry voice;

   a furry tongue.

4. Slang.,  terrifying; hair-raising.

   There were some pretty furry moments in the movie last night.

furry

²

[fur-ee]

noun

1. a member of a subculture devoted to art, writing, or costumes depicting anthropomorphic animals.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of the furry fandom.

   Furry art commissions are often well-paid.

furry

/ ˈfɜːrɪ /

adjective

1. covered with fur or something furlike

2. of, relating to, or resembling fur

3. another word for furred

4. Also: furred. (of the tongue) coated with whitish cellular debris

Other Word Forms

• furrily adverb
• furriness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of furry¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; fur + -y ¹

Origin of furry²

First recorded in 1985–90; special use of furry ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

An 85-year-old woman who went missing in rural California has been found with the help of her furry friend.

From Los Angeles Times

Labubu, the furry figurines sold exclusively at Chinese-based Pop Mart, are often sold in timed online events and then customers can pick up at storefronts across the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Keeping dogs and other furry animals like cats well-groomed prevents the build-up of matted fur, which can make it harder for them to stay cool.

From BBC

“A German/Pyrenees mix. Check out the giant furry feet and you’ll get it.”

From Los Angeles Times

Eleven furry, four-legged transplants were released near Crystal Lake northeast of Sierra Madre, while six were dispatched near Big Bear Lake and 10 in Santa Ana Canyon.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• fuzzy 
• shaggy 
• woolly