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Floofroy (floofinition) – a housepet that exercises authority over other housepets.
In use: “The little tabby was the smallest of the home’s five pets, but she was the floofroy, ruling with meow, hisses, growls, and swats. Everyone — including people — obeyed.”
Floofcipience (floofinition) – good understanding of things as seen or experienced by a housepet.
In use: “Through living with cats, dogs, birds, and ferrets since he was born, his floofcipience expanded, earning him nicknames like the cat whisperer and the dog wizard.”
Floofemy (floofinition) – a housepet who actively opposes or is hostile to another housepet or creature.
In use: “For reasons understood only by cats, after living together for three years, the three felines were staunch floofemies, hissing or growling whenever one came close, spying on each other, and staying several feet away from one another.”
Flooftober (floofinition) – a celebration dedicated to pets and animals. In some places, it never ends.
See also: Flooftoberfest
In use: “Raising a sweaty mug of sudsy beer, he shouted, “Happy Flooftober. Who wants a treat?” As the dogs and cats trotted forward, tails wagging or up, as was their style, he opened bags and began giving each a treat.”
Flooftoberfest (floofinition) – an annual festival that emphasizes celebrating pets.
See also: Flooftober
In use: “Every year without fail, the Richmond home began the ten day celebration that became known as Flootoberfest. As was their practice, they began by giving their cats and dogs a bath as the bird watched and made comments.”
Exfloofmunicate (floofinition) – exclude a household pet from other pets’ activities.
In use: “His aggressiveness meant that she had to exfloofmunicate Tucker from the living room where the other pets slept, as he was prone to sneaking up and attacking them.”
Floofmanteau (floofintion) – 1. a trunk or suitcase in the shape of a housepet, a.k.a., a floof, such as a cat, dog, or bird. 2. a word blending floof with parts of another word to create a meaning about housepets.
In use: “Floofinition is a classic floofmanteau, combining floof and part of dictionary to create a word that describes a floofmanteau’s meaning(s).”
Floofxit (floofinition) – plans or attempts to withdraw from a housepet. Floofxit is often associated with trying to get up without disturbing a furry friend, generally because they look so cute, but can be applied to other problems, such as trying to leave the house without the pet escaping the house.
In use: “Her floofxit was well-practiced. The cat was smart, though. She had to move fast, distracting the cat with treats before racing to the door and out. Then, failing to ignore the cat’s wails, always answered back, “I’ll be back in a few hours,” after the door was closed. It was like that every day.”
Metrofloof (floofinition) – a housepet that lives in an urban area.
In use: “The metrofloofs liked to stretch out on warm patches of sunny pavement and eye the city traffic with lazy curiosity.”
Floofaresque (floofinition) – of or relating to rascally or roguish house pets.
In use: “The handsome floofaresque black cat was frequently behind things falling off counters and tables, as well as eaten houseplants and shredded toilet paper, but a look into his golden eyes always dissipated intentions to discipline him.”
Michael Seidel, writer 