"fur-flying" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: A particularly vicious fight between cats or other animals is one that sends fur flying. Head templates: {{head|en|adjective}} fur-flying
  1. vicious
    Sense id: en-fur-flying-en-adj-95K8Im5M Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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