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“Firry” or “Furry”

firry / furry are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

firry

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

furry f·ER·iy

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

Real sentences for each spelling. Hover an example to copy it.

“firry”

No example sentences found for this spelling.

“furry”

  • and male Cyllopsis tomemmeli have furry scales which are likely the
  • titular toy robot and his furry alien pal named Cheeby.
  • player in the band Super Furry Animals
  • It is complete with a furry collar.
  • online publishing of his weekly furry comic strip T.H.E.

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