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 …—
dailyrecord.co.uk
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 VuSynonyms
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 WebKelli Bender, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024
Listen to this article Dave Olson founded Beloved Companions, LLC Pet Funeral & Cremation Services in 2012 to be there for pet owners who have lost their furry friends.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2024
Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024
Just One More Thing • Coats of the week: Dr. Vanessa Holmes’s rich cognac-brown coat featuring very furry, very deep cuffs, and Elsbeth’s belted, slightly A-line sky-blue-and-cream tweed longline jacket with brass fastenings.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2024
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Adjective
After submissions close, PEOPLE editors will select 10 furry finalists from all of the entries.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024
Listen to this article Dave Olson founded Beloved Companions, LLC Pet Funeral & Cremation Services in 2012 to be there for pet owners who have lost their furry friends.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2024
Noun
These tall, furry, four-legged friends were quickly returned home after their brief escape.
—Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024
Just One More Thing • Coats of the week: Dr. Vanessa Holmes’s rich cognac-brown coat featuring very furry, very deep cuffs, and Elsbeth’s belted, slightly A-line sky-blue-and-cream tweed longline jacket with brass fastenings.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2024
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“Furry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furry. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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