furgonomics

Syllables: fur·go·no·micsUK/ˌfɜː.ɡəˈnɒ.mɪks//ˌfɜːɹ.ɡəˈnɑ.mɪks/

furgonomics noun: ergonomics as it applies to furries; the design of equipment and objects in order to accommodate anthropomorphic animals.

Noun

furgonomics (uncountable)

(slang) Ergonomics as it applies to furries; the design of equipment and objects in order to accommodate anthropomorphic animals.
- And not just for actual furries: that's how I started on keyboards. Now, years later, I'm up to about 4. - 6 fingers when I get a good head of steam up.
  Furgonomics -- now _there's_ a fascinating field for study! :->1994 March 8, Bruce Grant, “Non-human FurryMUCK typists, Re: Dream of ....”, in alt.furry.fan (Usenet)
- I've got this couple, in some of my stories, who just got engaged (for the second time)--and this time, it looks like they actually *will* get married. Which brought up some furgonomics questions regarding the wedding.
  First of all, dresses. How the deuce does one deal with a dress if one has a...2000 August 15, Rimau Dahan, “FUR: Wedding Furgonomics”, in alt.furry.fan (Usenet)

Blend of fur + ergonomics.

What does furgonomics mean?: Furgonomics means ergonomics as it applies to furries; the design of equipment and objects in order to accommodate anthropomorphic animals.
What part of speech is furgonomics?: Furgonomics is a noun.
How do you pronounce furgonomics?: Furgonomics is pronounced /ˌfɜː.ɡəˈnɒ.mɪks/ (UK).

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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