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feral

/ˈfɛɹəl/

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noun

A domesticated animal that has returned to the wild; an animal, particularly a domesticated animal, living independently of humans.

Examples :

"The escaped dog, now a feral, roamed the park, scavenging for food. "

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noun

A contemptible young person, a lout, a person who behaves wildly.

Examples :

""The teacher called him a feral after he threw paper airplanes and shouted during the lesson." "

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noun

A person who has isolated themselves from the outside world; one living an alternative lifestyle.

Examples :

"After years of living off-grid in the wilderness, she became a feral, rarely interacting with other people. "

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noun

(furry subculture) A character in furry art or literature which has the physical characteristics (body) of a regular animal (typically quadripedal), that may or may not be able to communicate with humans or anthros (contrasts anthro)

Examples :

"The story is about a group of ferals which have to explore the ruins of society after the humans die out."

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adjective

Wild, untamed, especially of domesticated animals having returned to the wild.

Examples :

"The neighborhood cat, once someone's pet, had become completely feral after living in the woods for years. "

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adjective

(of a person) Contemptible, unruly, misbehaved.

Examples :

"The teacher struggled to control the feral students, who were shouting and throwing things across the classroom. "

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