furry
adj. · n.-
1 covered in fur (adj.) A2 Elementarycovered with soft hair, like a cat, dog, or rabbit.
covered with fur or a substance resembling fur; having a soft, hairy texture.
ExampleThe puppy has a very soft, furry belly that he loves to have rubbed.
ExampleThe botanist identified the plant by its furry leaves, which serve as a natural defense against moisture loss in arid climates.
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2 related to the furry subculture (adj.) C1 Advanced Informal Slangrelating to a group of people who like human-like animal characters.
pertaining to the furry fandom, a subculture interested in anthropomorphic animal characters with human personalities and characteristics.
ExampleShe went to a furry convention to see all the creative costumes.
ExampleThe artist gained a significant following within furry communities by specializing in high-quality digital portraits of anthropomorphic characters.
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3 a person in the subculture (n.) C1 Advanced Informal Slanga person who is a fan of human-like animal characters or who dresses up as one.
an individual who identifies as a member of the furry fandom or who adopts an anthropomorphic animal persona.
ExampleHe has been a furry for years and spent months building his own costume.
ExampleWhile some furries enjoy wearing full-body suits, others participate in the subculture primarily through digital art and creative writing.
UsageThe term is used both as a self-identifier within the community and as a general label by outsiders.
From fur + -y.