furball
3.6
A small fluffy ball of real or fake fur used as a decoration
- noun
- /ˈfɜrˌbɔl/
- She attached a pink furball to her purse for a playful touch.
Examples
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He gave his friend a keychain with a fluffy furball as a gift.
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She bought a cute furball for her cat.
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The kitten chased the furball across the living room floor.
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Look at that fluffy little furball!
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The kitten chased the furball across the living room floor.
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She attached a pink furball to her purse for a playful touch.
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He gave his friend a keychain with a fluffy furball as a gift.
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Etymology
Furball comes from the simple idea fur + ball, meaning a small 'ball' of soft hair. That picture helps you remember the decorative use: a tiny fluffy ball on a purse or a toy.