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title: "furry · GenZ Decoded"
description: "furry: A fan of anthropomorphic animal characters, often with costumes or art. Example: \"He's active in the furry art community.\" Meaning and usage."
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# furry

Gen Z[#internet](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/internet/)

**Meaning.** A fan of anthropomorphic animal characters, often with costumes or art.

See it in a sentence

He's active in the furry art community.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z · this one

    furry

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    No word for this one yet.

- Gen X

    No word for this one yet.

- Boomer

    No word for this one yet.

- Plain English

    fan of anthropomorphic animal characters, often with costumes or art

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## Related slang

- [freaky](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/freaky/): Strange, unsettling, or bizarre.
- [FTW](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/ftw/): Acronym for 'for the win,' used to cheer something on.
- [FW](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/fw/): Short for 'f--- with,' meaning to really like or support someone or something.
- [FYP](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/fyp/): TikTok's 'For You Page,' the app's personalized main feed.

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