furry

/ˈfɜː.ɹi/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: furrier · furriest · furries

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Covered with fur, or with something resembling fur.

Adjective

Examples

His treatment of our furry friends was nothing short of appalling.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Resembling or characteristic of fur.

Adjective

Examples

a furry texture

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

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

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

An anthropomorphic animal character of this kind.

Noun

Examples

What percentage of furries are wolves?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “furry” mean?

Covered with fur, or with something resembling fur.

Is “furry” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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