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
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: 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
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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
Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
Barbarella has many costumes in the movie and in another post shared to Instagram Jenner wore a similar faux fur outfit to the fictional star, complete with silver boots and furry tail.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 28 Oct. 2024
Two things are certain in pet parenting: 1) your furry loved one will one day have to visit the vet and 2) the cost of veterinary care is increasing, rising more than 60%, over the last decade, according to a recent New York Times report.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
As Paddington, Ben Whishaw’s slightly plaintive voice merges seamlessly with Pablo Grillo’s furry animation.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
Barbarella has many costumes in the movie and in another post shared to Instagram Jenner wore a similar faux fur outfit to the fictional star, complete with silver boots and furry tail.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
Women’s winter hats range from slouchy beanies to furry bucket hats, cozy toques, and classic knit pompom hats.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 28 Oct. 2024
Two things are certain in pet parenting: 1) your furry loved one will one day have to visit the vet and 2) the cost of veterinary care is increasing, rising more than 60%, over the last decade, according to a recent New York Times report.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
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“Furry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furry. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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