"quad suit" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: quad suits [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} quad suit (plural quad suits)
  1. (fandom slang) A type of fursuit for walking on all fours. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Furry fandom Synonyms: quadsuit

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