Word
furry
Phoneticsfur·ry, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɝi/
UK/fˈɜːɹi/
Definitions
01covered in fur
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.
“The puppy has a very soft, furry belly that he loves to have rubbed.”
“The botanist identified the plant by its furry leaves, which serve as a natural defense against moisture loss in arid climates.”
02related to the furry subculture
C1 · Advanced Informal · Slang
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.
“She went to a furry convention to see all the creative costumes.”
“The artist gained a significant following within furry communities by specializing in high-quality digital portraits of anthropomorphic characters.”
03a person in the subculture
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Informal · Slang
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.
“He has been a furry for years and spent months building his own costume.”
“While some furries enjoy wearing full-body suits, others participate in the subculture primarily through digital art and creative writing.”
Usage
The term is used both as a self-identifier within the community and as a general label by outsiders.
Etymology
From fur + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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