footpaw

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

A fursuit shoe which is shaped like an animal's paw.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

God, i am sooo unworthy of even hugging such a noble creature. The sheer animal nature of him would leave me speechless. I'd probably grovel at his footpaws like an zealous servant.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The paw of an anthro character's leg (especially if more footlike in structure), homologous to the hindpaw of a feral.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “footpaw” mean?

A fursuit shoe which is shaped like an animal's paw.

Is “footpaw” formal or informal?

footpaw is generally slang.