furry
- 01 A2 Elementary
adj.covered with soft hair, like a cat, dog, or rabbit.
adj.covered with fur or a substance resembling fur; having a soft, hairy texture.
Simple“The puppy has a very soft, furry belly that he loves to have rubbed.”
In context“The botanist identified the plant by its furry leaves, which serve as a natural defense against moisture loss in arid climates.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
adj.relating to a group of people who like human-like animal characters.
adj.pertaining to the furry fandom, a subculture interested in anthropomorphic animal characters with human personalities and characteristics.
Simple“She went to a furry convention to see all the creative costumes.”
In context“The artist gained a significant following within furry communities by specializing in high-quality digital portraits of anthropomorphic characters.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
n.a person who is a fan of human-like animal characters or who dresses up as one.
n.an individual who identifies as a member of the furry fandom or who adopts an anthropomorphic animal persona.
Simple“He has been a furry for years and spent months building his own costume.”
In context“While 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.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.