Definition

An electronic toy robot launched by Hasbro in 1998 with large eyes, fur-covered body, and a distinctive beak-like mouth that could speak, sing, and respond to sound and motion. Furbies became a massive toy craze in the late 1990s and early 2000s, known for their unpredictable behavior and somewhat eerie demeanor.

Example Usage

My childhood Furby still sits on a shelf, occasionally startling me with random gibberish and creepy laughs.

Origin

The name is a portmanteau of 'furry' and 'baby'; developed by Tiger Electronics before being acquired by Hasbro.

Fun Fact

Furbies were so culturally pervasive and unsettling that they became iconic symbols of late-90s nostalgia and internet humor; they were even banned from some workplaces because employees found them distracting, and they've since become cult collectibles with various re-releases by Hasbro.

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