Furbaby
noun, slang
noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A furry pet considered a child by a human. endearing, informal
"Mrs. Jackson still kept doggie biscuits in her pockets, even though her furbaby had died two months ago."
Synonyms
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More examples"Mrs. Jackson still kept doggie biscuits in her pockets, even though her furbaby had died two months ago."
Etymology
From fur + baby.
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