What does FURRY mean?

Word: Furry 1. Parts of Speech:

Adjective

2. Definitions:

1. Covered with fur or having a furry texture.
2. Having or showing a strong interest in anthropomorphic animals, especially fictional ones.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈfɜːri/
• UK: /ˈfʌri/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "furry" is derived from the noun "fur" and was first used in the 1600s to describe something covered in fur. The word has since evolved to also refer to people who have an interest in anthropomorphic animals, which are animals with human-like qualities. This usage of the word began in the 1980s and has since become a subculture with its own conventions and events.

5. Synonyms:

• Hairy
• Fuzzy
• Shaggy
• Fluffy
• Hirsute

6. Related Words:

• Furze
• Furor
• Furzy
• Fused
• Fuses

7. Example Sentences:

1. She loves her new furry coat.
2. The furry fandom has a large following online.