Covered with or having fur; having a soft, hair-like texture. Can also refer to members of a subculture interested in anthropomorphic animal characters.
From Middle English 'furry,' derived from 'fur' plus the adjectival suffix '-y.' 'Fur' itself comes from Old French 'fuerre' (sheath, scabbard), originally referring to the lining of garments with animal pelts.
The word 'furry' has undergone a fascinating semantic expansion in internet culture, evolving from a simple descriptive adjective to encompass an entire subculture of people who create and appreciate anthropomorphic animal art and characters. This shows how digital communities can rapidly transform the meaning and usage of existing words.
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