furry
/ˈfɜːri/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfɜːri/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfər-ē/ (ame, mw) · /ˈfɜː.ri/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfɝː.i/ (ame, ipa)
furry — adjective
- furrypositive
- furriercomparative
- furriestsuperlative
1. covered with a thick coat of soft hair, of the kind found on mammals like cats,
covered with a thick coat of soft hair, of the kind found on mammals like cats, rabbits, and bears.
Theo picked up the furry rabbit and held it close to his chest.
furry + animal noun (rabbit)
A furry caterpillar crawled slowly across the garden wall.
The little dog's furry tail wagged wildly when Kwame came home.
Puppies feel so warm and furry when you hold them in your hands.
Mei-Lin gently brushed her fingers through the furry coat of her cat.
用法筆記
This sense describes living animals or their body parts. Can also be used with a linking verb (feel, look, be) to describe texture.
常見錯誤
2. made of a soft fabric that looks or feels like animal fur, used for clothing, bl
made of a soft fabric that looks or feels like animal fur, used for clothing, blankets, or toys.
Sophie wore a furry pink jacket to the winter festival.
furry + clothing noun
The children snuggled under a warm furry blanket while watching a movie.
Ananya bought a pair of furry slippers shaped like sheep.
The shop sells small furry toys that make a soft sound when squeezed.
Diego's new furry hat kept his ears warm during the snowstorm.
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: this sense describes manufactured items (clothing, toys, home goods), not living creatures. The material is usually synthetic fleece or faux fur.
常見錯誤
furry — noun
- furrysingular
- furriesplural
1. a small domestic animal covered with fur that people keep in their homes, for ex
a small domestic animal covered with fur that people keep in their homes, for example a cat, rabbit, or hamster.
The animal shelter has plenty of little furries looking for a home.
informal: 'little furries' for small pets
Kwame's apartment has three furries — two cats and a hamster.
countable plural — 'furries' referring to pets
The vet clinic treats all kinds of furries, from rabbits to guinea pigs.
During the pet show, furries of every size and colour filled the hall.
- pet
neutral term; does not specify that the animal has fur
- little one
even more affectionate and vague; can refer to any small pet
用法筆記
Informal and affectionate. Usually used in the plural (furries) to refer to small pets collectively. Less commonly used for a single animal.
2. someone belonging to a subculture focused on anthropomorphic animal characters —
someone belonging to a subculture focused on anthropomorphic animal characters — animals given human traits like walking and talking — who may create artwork, stories, or costumes around these characters.
The convention attracted thousands of furries in colourful animal costumes.
collocation: 'furry convention' — common in fandom
Diego joined an online group where furries share their character artwork.
Some furries design their own anthropomorphic characters with detailed backstories.
Lin's cousin is a furry who attends meetups dressed as a wolf character.
- furry fan
a more explicit alternative that clarifies the fandom connection
用法筆記
This meaning emerged from internet subculture in the late 20th century. In this sense, 'furry' is used as a countable noun for a person, not an adjective. The community is called 'the furry fandom'.