furries

Abbreviation of "no wuckin 'furries" which is a less vulgar derivative of "no fuckin 'worries".

Sonos drewan 2005

The 44-year-old unemployed computer technician regularly dons a shredded-paper dog costume to attend conventions of other "furries" - people who enjoy giving animals human characteristics.

Telegraph.co.uk: news, business, sport, the Daily Telegraph newspaper, Sunday Telegraph 2010

And finally, it isn't just the Fourth of July weekend in Pittsburgh, it's furry fest where so-called furries, people who basically dress up in animal costumes get together for workshops, panel discussions and, of course, there will be vendors.

CNN Transcript Jul 3, 2009 2009

I will also note that the fear of humanoid animals (if indeed they are humanoid) might have something to do with the growth in the "furries" community; some people (such as me) find the furries culture a bit weird and so anything resembling this might be off-putting, even when this resemblance in unintentional.

Take Four Lefts, and Then Ask Someone Else for Directions Editorial Anonymous 2010

It's almost enough to make you wonder if these "furries" are anything more than a bunch of weirdos.

Why Palin's Bailin' 2009

Our Tuesday item on Troy Whitson, a member of the "furries" subculture who was convicted of unnatural acts with a dog, prompted a reply, signed "Ferris the Fox," from someone who says he is part of this subculture.

Torture in America's Schools 2009

"It took me months and months to gain their trust," says Mr. Gayeton of his efforts to penetrate some wary in-world subcultures, such as the "furries," residents who adopt animal traits.

Online: My So-Called Second Life 2008

Welcome to the world of "furries": the thousands of Americans who've gotten in touch with their inner raccoon, or wolf, or fox.

Pleasures of the Fur George Gurley 2001

Here, a number of "furries" — people whose interest in animal characters goes further than an appreciation of The Lion King — are gathering together.

Pleasures of the Fur George Gurley 2001

Welcome to the world of "furries": the thousands of Americans who've gotten in touch with their inner raccoon, or wolf, or fox.

Pleasures of the Fur George Gurley 2001

Mr. Callaghan, always dressed in his signature suit, interviewed people at Burning Man, the Area 51 raid, a Flat Earth conference and a festival for furries (people who dress up as anthropomorphic animal characters for fun); the tone of the show was often humorous.

He Had an R.V., a Camera and a Plan to Document America. Was That Enough? By 2021

Furries are a subculture united by passion for anthropomorphism.

‘Gay furries’ group hacks agencies in US states attacking gender-affirming care Jason Wilson 2023