Furry

furry, n., adj. 1. an anthropomorphized animal character, or humanoid character with animal-like features; also zoomorph, morph, anthropomorph(ic), cartoon animal, funny animal. 2. a fan of films, animations, comics, stories, and/or games featuring "furry" characters. 3. reference to a specific subculture of fandom/geekdom dedicated to anthropomorphized animal characters in comics, stories, and films, with an emphasis on role-playing and character identification, sometimes involving the construction of elaborate costumes; sometimes with sexual undertones. [GJ1]
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Addendum #1: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles And Other Strangeness by Erik Wujek is a vintage example of a "furry" RPG; another is Albedo Anthropomorphics, based on Steve Gallacci's seminal Erma Felna EDF furry comic. [GJ1]
Addendum #2: a lot of gamers are furries; though often derided by the rest of the community.