Furbaby

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 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."

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"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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