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EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionaryy leaves
: covered with fur
: thick in quality //spoke with a furry voice
EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionarynoun
plural furries
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : a furry animal //While hamsters hardly top the list of pugnacious pets, they're quicker to defend themselves … than … furries such as rats and guinea pigs. — Frank Miller //Last 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
- : 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 //Although 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
Examples
Adjective
- //My children love furry animals.
- //The plant has furry leaves.
- //Furry mold was growing on the cheese.
furry
adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
- covered with or as if with hair //a furry teddy bear that would be so nice to cuddle up withSynonymsRelated Words
noun
plural furries
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : a furry animal //While hamsters hardly top the list of pugnacious pets, they're quicker to defend themselves … than … furries such as rats and guinea pigs. — Frank Miller //Last 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
- : 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 //Although 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
Examples
Adjective
- //My children love furry animals.
- //The plant has furry leaves.
- //Furry mold was growing on the cheese.
furry
adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
- covered with or as if with hair //a furry teddy bear that would be so nice to cuddle up withSynonymsRelated Words