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anthropomorph

A non-human object that has been given human characteristics, such as a upright walking cat, a cloud with a smiley face, or a talking spoon.
This is an anthropomorth.
by Citrusponge September 20, 2003
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Anthropomorphic

This word is any animal with human characteristics.
The popular PC Game Everquest, has many Anthrpomorphic characters in the game, such as a lion, and frog.
by Steve July 29, 2004
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Anthropomorphic

Used to describe a fictional animal if the writer chooses to give it the ability to speak and communicate. Wikipedia uses the word "anthropomorphic" for any animal in fiction that has human level intelligence, but you should only use it for animals in fiction that speak.
Why did they make the Puppy Dog from The Powerpuff Girls episode 'The Rowdyruff Boys' anthropomorphic in 'Shut the Pup Up'? It's stupid.

In some movies, humans are unaware that animals are anthropomorphic.
by frabrizio September 10, 2016
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anthropomorphic

Literally means giving human characteristics to an inatimate object.

To VeronicaMartians, this word is the oh-so-clever word Logan gave to Van Clemens.
"Mr.Echolls, can I have a word?"
"Anthropomorphic. All yours big guy."
by lusciouslytoxic February 21, 2007
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anthropomorphize

Attribute human form or qualities to animals.
The boy anthropomorphized himself and his dog.
by Sexy Emo Rockstar September 19, 2006
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anthropomorphize

To believe animals understand everything humans say.
My 5-year-old asked a deer if he works for Santa.

When I'm on drugs, I tend to anthropomorphize my cat.
by frabrizio December 18, 2016
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anthropomorphism

anthro - Its when you get off to animals but draw them as humans to get away with it.
I'm a freak! I like anthro porn!
by mrdamon May 4, 2005
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