The less-formal term for anthropomorphic animals, which are usually cartoon characters. Furries are animals given human characteristics, like the talking moose in Brother Bear.
Fans of furry characters are also called furries.
Fans of furry characters are also called furries.
In my spare time, I like to draw furries in my sketchbook.
Furries are friendly and fun to hang around with.
Furries are friendly and fun to hang around with.
by Walk On The Wild Side July 20, 2004
Get the furriesmug. 1. Anthropomorphic animal or cartoon characters such as Bugs Bunny, Mickey mouse, or Tony The Tiger. So-called "funny animals."
2. Fans of artwork and stories about anthropomorphic animals.
2. Fans of artwork and stories about anthropomorphic animals.
There's a new movie being released this summer that has furries in it. (def. 1)
Furries at last year's charity auction raised over $8000 for a ferret shelter. (def. 2)
Furries at last year's charity auction raised over $8000 for a ferret shelter. (def. 2)
by Karl Xydexx Jorgensen July 3, 2004
Get the furriesmug. People who like dressing up as anthropomorphic animals. Yes, they are all human and honestly as long as you don't go to the deep side (where all of them have sex in Murrsuits) then you'll be safe! most of them are actually really nice,smart and creative!
by _Squeet_ March 17, 2020
Get the Furriesmug. by Zer0_Phoenix November 24, 2022
Get the furrymug. An Person That loves wearing costumes based off animals, they're known for being hated due to furry sex which mostly furries don't really do.
by Funnymanyaa May 21, 2021
Get the Furrymug. 1. adj.
a. Covered in fur.
b. Similar in texture or appearance to fur.
2. n. An anthromorphic animal.
3. n. A person who is to any degree interested in (read: not necessarily wants to yiff) animals, which can range from animals with the ability to speak to those with very humanlike bodies.
Some furries are quite fond of (read again: not always yiff) plushies and, less commonly, dressing up in a fursuit that either depicts their fursona/favorite animal or just a giant plushie.
Many tend to write stories/poetry about or draw their fursona or any other anthromorphic creature. Some, I may add, are quite good at it.
Any other sub-culture on this planet is just as prone or moreso to harm children as furries are, so why and how the "all furries are dangerious to children" rumor has spread remains unknown.
Note that not all furries are disgusting middle aged men who are unemployed and create a better imaginary self-image for the sake of getting some cyber action. Some are young, successful, and have no problems with their image.
Note: Most people seem to agree on all definitions but the last, thusly, the particular entry contains much greater detail than the other two.
a. Covered in fur.
b. Similar in texture or appearance to fur.
2. n. An anthromorphic animal.
3. n. A person who is to any degree interested in (read: not necessarily wants to yiff) animals, which can range from animals with the ability to speak to those with very humanlike bodies.
Some furries are quite fond of (read again: not always yiff) plushies and, less commonly, dressing up in a fursuit that either depicts their fursona/favorite animal or just a giant plushie.
Many tend to write stories/poetry about or draw their fursona or any other anthromorphic creature. Some, I may add, are quite good at it.
Any other sub-culture on this planet is just as prone or moreso to harm children as furries are, so why and how the "all furries are dangerious to children" rumor has spread remains unknown.
Note that not all furries are disgusting middle aged men who are unemployed and create a better imaginary self-image for the sake of getting some cyber action. Some are young, successful, and have no problems with their image.
Note: Most people seem to agree on all definitions but the last, thusly, the particular entry contains much greater detail than the other two.
by IntVSyou September 13, 2005
Get the furrymug. A person who belongs to a relatively small subculture of people who enjoy anthropomorphic animals. Anthropomorphic animals are fictional animals that have humanlike bodies and/or minds; the term “furry” is also used to describe such creatures.
Because of the wide range of preferences and opinions within the culture, furries tend to disagree on what establishes a person as a furry. To some it means having a spiritual connection to animals; some believe it depends solely on having a sexual attraction to anthropomorphic animals; others claim that a furry is any person who likes some kind of “anthro” animal, such as a cartoon character.
People who identify themselves as furries will often create anthro characters to represent themselves. The most common species are wolves and foxes, though a furry character can be any type of animal, even a mythical one such as a griffin or a dragon. These alternate personas (playfully called fursonas) are displayed proudly by their creators through art. Furry art is made in various styles and forms of media. Though sometimes controversial within the fandom, it is true that a great deal of these artworks are sexual.
Though most furry-related activity occurs on the internet as art, role-playing games, and chat rooms, there are also several furry conventions held. A small percentage of furries will wear full body costumes to these conventions. These costumes are based on their wearer's fursona and are called fursuits, and those who wear them are called fursuiters. Fursuiters and many furries who attend conventions are often considered “geeky” and obsessive about the furry fandom and “geeky” things in general; however, these assertions are not true of the entire fandom. Most furries are not obsessive and have other hobbies and interests.
Some frustrating misconceptions towards furries is that they engage in beastiality and that they have sex while wearing fursuits. These allegations are very untrue with the exception of a very small number of people. It is true, however, that most male furries are gay or bisexual. Most furries are essentially ordinary people who live normal lives.
Because of the wide range of preferences and opinions within the culture, furries tend to disagree on what establishes a person as a furry. To some it means having a spiritual connection to animals; some believe it depends solely on having a sexual attraction to anthropomorphic animals; others claim that a furry is any person who likes some kind of “anthro” animal, such as a cartoon character.
People who identify themselves as furries will often create anthro characters to represent themselves. The most common species are wolves and foxes, though a furry character can be any type of animal, even a mythical one such as a griffin or a dragon. These alternate personas (playfully called fursonas) are displayed proudly by their creators through art. Furry art is made in various styles and forms of media. Though sometimes controversial within the fandom, it is true that a great deal of these artworks are sexual.
Though most furry-related activity occurs on the internet as art, role-playing games, and chat rooms, there are also several furry conventions held. A small percentage of furries will wear full body costumes to these conventions. These costumes are based on their wearer's fursona and are called fursuits, and those who wear them are called fursuiters. Fursuiters and many furries who attend conventions are often considered “geeky” and obsessive about the furry fandom and “geeky” things in general; however, these assertions are not true of the entire fandom. Most furries are not obsessive and have other hobbies and interests.
Some frustrating misconceptions towards furries is that they engage in beastiality and that they have sex while wearing fursuits. These allegations are very untrue with the exception of a very small number of people. It is true, however, that most male furries are gay or bisexual. Most furries are essentially ordinary people who live normal lives.
by Ghost That Never Lies May 28, 2007
Get the furrymug.