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furball

; a ball of fur, especially one coughed up by a cat.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

; a ball of fur, especially one coughed up by a cat.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(humorous, informal) A particularly furry person or animal.

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#3·Apr 27, 2026

(military, aviation, nautical, slang) A large, disorganized battle involving many different aircraft (especially fighters) or warships.

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  • “Maybe it’s just a massive furball?🤔”

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  • “Was finally relaxing in bed after a long day when Bear brought up a giant furball onto me and the bed. Had to put the duvet in the washing machine, hopefully it will be done quickly enough that I can tumble dry it this evening without disturbing my neighbours.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “For context this is from an episode of Tiny Toons Looniversity where Sweetie and Furball tell Sylvester and Tweety they should be friends and they actually agree to this. ... Tell me you've never watched Looney Tunes without telling me you've never watched Looney Tunes.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Maybe it’s just a massive furball?🤔”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Oh Lords, the furball with lips is gonna have a three page Wookieepedia entry by the end of the month, isn't it?”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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