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purifur

Syllables: pu·ri·furUK/ˈpjʊə.ɹɪˌfɜː/US/ˈpjʊ.ɹɪˌfɜɹ/

purifur noun: a furry, especially a younger one, whose views on sexuality are seen as sex-negative or moralistic.

Noun

purifur (plural purifurs)

  1. (Internet, derogatory, slang) A furry, especially a younger one, whose views on sexuality are seen as sex-negative or moralistic.

Forms of purifur

pluralpurifurs

Origin of purifur

Blend of puritan + fur, modelled after puriteen.

Questions about purifur

What does purifur mean?
Purifur means a furry, especially a younger one, whose views on sexuality are seen as sex-negative or moralistic.
What part of speech is purifur?
Purifur is a noun.
How do you pronounce purifur?
Purifur is pronounced /ˈpjʊə.ɹɪˌfɜː/ (UK).
What is the plural of purifur?
The plural of purifur is purifurs.

Words near purifur in the dictionary

  1. purifieth
  2. puriform
  3. Purifoy
  4. Purifoys
  5. Purifs
  6. purifur
  7. purify
  8. purifying
  9. purifyingly
  10. purifyings
  11. purile

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