Furry describes something covered with fur or having the soft, fuzzy texture of fur. A stuffed animal might have a furry surface that feels nice to touch. A peach has furry skin, while an apple's skin is smooth. Some caterpillars look furry because of the soft hairs covering their bodies.

The word can describe actual fur from animals like dogs, cats, or rabbits, or it can describe things that just feel or look fuzzy and soft like fur. A thick, cozy blanket might be described as furry even though it's made of fabric, not real animal fur.

You might also hear people say their tongue feels furry after waking up, meaning it has an uncomfortable fuzzy sensation, or that a plant has furry leaves because they're covered in tiny, soft hairs. The opposite would be smooth, sleek, or hairless.