furball

/ˈfɜːrbɔːl/

Definitions

1. noun

A mass of tangled or knotted hair, typically from a cat.

“She tried to remove the furball from her sweater, but it was stuck tight.”

2. verb

To roll or form into a ball, typically of fur or hair.

“The cat furballed its fur after a bath, making it look neat and clean.”

Synonyms

  • ball of fluff
  • tangle