Speakur

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purifur

/ˈpjʊ.ɹɪˌfɜɹ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
pu-ri-fur
IPA
/ˈpjʊ.ɹɪˌfɜɹ/
12
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Derogatory; Slang

Etymology

Blend of puritan + fur, modelled after puriteen.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈpjʊ.ɹɪˌfɜɹ/
  • British English: /ˈpjʊə.ɹɪˌfɜː/

Usage

Inflected Forms

purifurs (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

puriteen

Questions

How do you pronounce purifur?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpjʊ.ɹɪˌfɜɹ/.
What does purifur mean?
A furry, especially a younger one, whose views on sexuality are seen as sex-negative or moralistic.
Where does purifur come from?
Blend of puritan + fur, modelled after puriteen.

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