furry

Everyday

1. Furry means covered with fur, or soft and thick like fur. tree →
2. Furry can describe a coating that looks like fur, like a furry tongue or mould. tree →

In the lessons

In science, furry animals are mammals with fur that keeps them warm. In everyday life it describes pets, teddy bears, slippers and hats. In stories it makes animals sound soft and cuddly. Phrases: «furry animals», «furry friend», «a furry toy».

Examples

• Our hamster is small and furry. tree →
• She wore furry boots in the snow. tree →
• The furry caterpillar crawled up the leaf. tree →
• The kitten is the furriest of all. tree →
• I hugged my furry teddy bear. tree →
• The cheese has gone furry with mould. tree →
• Polar bears have thick, furry coats. tree →
• "Can you hop on your hind legs?" asked the furry rabbit. tree →

Note

Comparatives: furrier, furriest. Not to be confused with «fury» (great anger) or «furious». Safety: some furry caterpillars can sting or irritate skin, so don't touch them. Not a number word.