"furbaby" meaning in All languages combined

See furbaby on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: furbabies [plural]
Etymology: From fur + baby. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|fur|baby}} fur + baby Head templates: {{en-noun}} furbaby (plural furbabies)
  1. (informal, endearing) A furry pet considered a child by a human. Tags: endearing, informal Categories (lifeform): Cats, Dogs Synonyms: fur baby
    Sense id: en-furbaby-en-noun-u2kluPXp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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