furry
1consisting of or resembling fur: a deep, furry rug in front of the fireplace;the furry undergrowth of the forest.
covered with fur: Many furry animals are in danger of becoming extinct.
obstructed or coated as if with fur: a furry voice;a furry tongue.
Slang. terrifying; hair-raising: There were some pretty furry moments in the movie last night.
Origin of furry
1Other words from furry
- fur·ri·ly, adverb
- fur·ri·ness, noun
Words that may be confused with furry
- furry , fury
Other definitions for furry (2 of 2)
a member of a subculture devoted to art, writing, or costumes depicting anthropomorphic animals.
of, relating to, or characteristic of the furry fandom: Furry art commissions are often well-paid.
Origin of furry
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British Dictionary definitions for furry
/ (ˈfɜːrɪ) /
covered with fur or something furlike
of, relating to, or resembling fur
another word for furred (def. 5)
Also: furred (of the tongue) coated with whitish cellular debris
Derived forms of furry
- furrily, adverb
- furriness, noun
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