Furry vs. Hairy — What's the Difference?

Consisting of or similar to fur.

Covered with hair or hairlike projections

Covered with, wearing, or trimmed with fur.

Consisting of or resembling hair

Covered with a furlike substance.

(Slang) Fraught with difficulties; hazardous

Having a furlike quality, as in tone; fuzzy

(of a person) Having a lot of hair on the body.

Covered with fur, or with something resembling fur.

(of an animal) Having a lot of fur.

(informal) Of or related to the furry subculture.

(of a body part other than the head) Having hair growing from it.

An animal character with human-like characteristics; most commonly refers to such characters created by members of the furry subculture.

(informal) difficult, complex, intricate, or intimidating.

A member of the furry fandom.

(informal) Causing anxiety or fright; terrifying, scary.

Someone who roleplays or identifies with a furry character. (Compare therianthrope.)

Bearing or covered with hair; made of or resembling hair; rough with hair; hirsute.

Covered with fur; dressed in fur.

Very complicated, difficult, or involved; as, a hairy problem; a hairy equation.

Consisting of fur; as, furry spoils.

Dangerous or frightening; as, a hairy encounter with a mugger.

Resembling fur.

Having or covered with hair;

Covered with a dense coat of fine silky hairs;

Hazardous and frightening;