Furball

usgb/ˈfɝːbɔl/
noun

A small, round mass of fur that is vomited up by animals, especially cats.

The cat coughed up a furball on the carpet.
Visual representation of "furball" - A small, round mass of fur that is vomited up by animals, especially cats.

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Informal

cat furball,coughing up a furball,cleaning up furballs

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Metaphor

Use 'furball' to describe something confusing or overwhelming

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The situation turned into a total furball during the meeting.
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Humor

Refer to small pets affectionately as 'little furballs'

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I love cuddling with my little furball all day.
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Casual

Avoid using 'furball' in formal writing

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She's not a furball; she's a well-groomed show cat.
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