Furry

Pronunciation: /ˈfɜri/

Definitions of furry

adjective Furry is an adjective that describes something covered with fur or having a texture like fur.

Example Sentences

A1 The cat has a furry coat.

A2 She loves to cuddle her furry teddy bear at night.

B1 The puppy's furry tail wagged excitedly as he greeted his owner.

B2 The soft, furry blanket kept her warm on cold winter nights.

C1 The luxurious fur coat was made from the finest furry pelts.

C2 The exotic animal had a strikingly colorful and furry appearance.

Examples of furry in a Sentence

formal The furry animal was a perfect example of adaptation in the wild.

informal I love cuddling with my furry cat on the couch.

slang That furry jacket is so stylish!

figurative His furry personality made him very approachable and friendly.

Grammatical Forms of furry

• past tense: furred
• plural: furries
• comparative: furrier
• superlative: furriest
• present tense: furry
• future tense: will be furry
• perfect tense: have been furry
• continuous tense: is being furry
• singular: furry
• positive degree: furry
• infinitive: to be furry
• gerund: furring
• participle: furred

Origin and Evolution of furry

First Known Use: 1674 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'furry' originated from the Middle English word 'furre' which came from the Old French word 'forrer' meaning to line or sheath with fur.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something lined or covered with fur, the word 'furry' evolved to refer to animals or characters with anthropomorphic qualities in the context of fandom and subculture.