furry

noun

Someone who identifies with or as an animal character with human-like characteristics (an anthropomorphic animal character).

An anthropomorphic animal character of this kind.

Any member of the furry fandom or subculture (including those without fursonas).

A surname.

adjective

Covered with fur, or with something resembling fur.

Resembling or characteristic of fur.

(informal) Of or related to the furry fandom or subculture.

Roots

forrefurr- · Old French · sheath, lining, fur -y-y · Old English · characterized by

Synonyms for furry

lanateadj fluffyadj hairyadj shaggyadj hirsuteadj hispidadj woollyadj fleecyadj featheryadj fuzzyadj

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