furry
An animal with a thick soft coat of hair is called furry.
The word "furry" can refer not only to real animals like cats and dogs but also to cartoon characters or even people who like to dress up as animals. When someone says that an anime series features furry characters, they're usually talking about anthropomorphic animals – creatures with human-like characteristics but animal bodies. For example, if a person has a furry costume for Halloween, it means their outfit is designed to look like the fur of a specific animal, often worn with pride by fans of fantasy and science fiction.
How common is "furry"?
Word furry is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
adjective
Covered with fur, or with something resembling fur.
Example: His treatment of our furry friends was nothing short of appalling.
Real examples of "furry" in context
