Flooftrovert (floofinition) – Someone who prefers the company of animals.
In use: “Margaret was an introvert by birth but become a flooftrovert and booktrovert by choice as she settled into days of reading books with her pets beside her.”
Floofdetta
Floofdetta (floofinition) – A feud without end or apparent reason between two animals or groups of animals.
In use: “Pearl the white cat and Simon, the ginger cat, had a floofdetta that seemed to have started before they met one another, forcing Henry, the big golden retriever, to step in as mediator.”
Floofbomb
Floofbomb (floofinition) – 1. A type of animal activity characterized by a system of intense moments, from staring down others to stalking, chasing another animal, attacking people, or nocturnal mad dashes.”
In use: “Scientists have been fervently studying floofbombs to identify predictors as help to pet owners so that actions can be taken to minimize injuries and damages.”
2. An animal’s interruption of another animal or person’s activity.
In use: “Cats and dogs love floofbombing their people’s Zoom calls, inserting themselves into screens and settling onto exercise mats.”
Floofeks
Floofeks (floofinition) – Race of mutant animals who are bent on destruction.
In use: “The puppy appeared quite normal, but within a few days, he’d destroyed a chair cushion, rolls of toilet paper, and shoes, revealing himself as a floofek. One could almost imagine hearing him repeat, “Destroy, destroy, destroy,” in a brainwashed monotone as he tore through the house.”
Floofsics
Floofsics (floofinition) – A branch of science that deals with matter and energy and their interactions with animals.
In use: “While humans observe physics, animals observe floofsics, often demonstrating that they don’t respond to the forces of nature, such as gravity, as humans do.”
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Floofnival
Floofnival (floofinition) – A period of revelry animals conduct at a regular time each year, typically involving processions, music, dancing, and the use of floofquerade.
In use: “Most housepets attempted to attend at least one floofnival a year, with most aspiring to reach Floof Henge for floofstice.”
Hellfloof
Hellfloof (floofinition) – Animal who causes a great deal of mischief.
In use: “Many kittens and puppies seem like hellfloof but grow out of it as their personality emerges. Some, though, cultivate a gleam in their eye, and seem to search and find new and unusual trouble.”
Toilet-floof
Toilet-floof (floofinition) – Animal drawn toward toilets in a home, particularly when a human is using them.
In use: “Without fail, whenever Michael sat on the can, day or night, a toilet-floof appeared to verify what he was doing and try to get on his lap.”
Avante-floof
Avante-floof (floofinition) – The advance animals of a group.
In use: “Among the six Dutch shepherd puppies, two females, Eureka and Electra, were the avante-floof, coming out first to see what was going on or who had arrived.”
Floofhouse
Floofhouse (floofinition) – Location or home dedicated to providing a place of safety and companionship with and for animals.
In use: “Home to dozens of animals, many which were rescues, the small blue cottage on the corner up the hill became known as the floofhouse. It seemed like the sun was always shining there, giving many places for animals to play, doze, and groom.”
Michael Seidel, writer 