Yiff

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Yiff is a slang term used in the furry fandom to refer to pornographic content of anthropomorphic animal characters.^[1] It is considered a tongue-in-cheek term in the furry fandom.^[2][3][4] The term is also used as a way to insult members of the furry fandom, such as in the phrase "yiff in hell".^[1] The term is also used in the plushie fetish community.^[5]

Furry conventions usually have strict policies regulating where yiff artwork can be displayed or sold.^[6] According to Google Trends, Google searches for the term were more prevalent during the 2000s, but steadily declined overtime with only a brief rise during 2020.^[7]