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Furries

A subgroup of science fiction and fantasy fans who focus on cartoon animals, anthropomorphic animals, or human-animal hybrids.

by Anonymous April 3, 2003

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Adjective: An anthropomorphic subject; that is, a fictional character or concept that blends non-human characteristics with human characteristics.

The term is commonly referred to as 'Furry', because many easy examples can be made by thinking of popular animal-anthropomorphic characters, both in children's media (Bugs Bunny, Mickey Mouse, etc.) and adult's media. (Anime 'cat' girls, Playboy 'bunnies', etc.)

Technically, although it may be stretching a little, the term 'Furry' can be applied to anything that combines the two human and non-human characteristics, and need not necessarily be limited to mammalian (The roaches in 'Joe's Apartment', mythical creatures such as dragons or unicorns) or even zoocentric (The computer programs in 'Tron' and 'Reboot'. Transformers) qualities.

Noun: A fan of furry subjects in culture, art, and literature. Some Furry (fans) are also Fursuiters, people who like to dress up as anthropomorphic characters.

The term 'Furry' is not forward-or-backward-inclusive with such terms as Plushophile, Fursuiter, and Zoosexual. A person can be a furry fan without being a Plushophile, and likewise, a Zoosexual may not consider themselves a Furry.

Some Furries like to mix in a little erotica with their fascination of furry culture, but that's just human nature. Not much different then the way some people attach a little sensuality to their cars or power hardware.

Adj: Bugs Bunny is an example of a Furry character.

Noun: I like reading about Furries and collecting artwork. I am a Furry.

by Anonymous March 23, 2003

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furry

someone who is too cowardly to be a man, so he tries to be an animal in order to reap the benefits of the victim mentality among this deviant community

by Anonymous November 4, 2003

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furry

word pertaining to one, usually nymphomaniac, homo/bisexual, and/or male, who has a fetish in anthropomorphic animals, to the extent of dressing up, writing stories, or drawing pictures of such, most often with the intent of being sexually deviant; often associated with anyone using anthropomorphic animals in their works; looked down upon by non-furries

The furry wears a tail in his belt.

Comment submitted with request to Delete: "Nice description of what furries for the most part are not."

by Anonymous June 22, 2003

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