Furbish

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Furbish

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Furbish is a constructed language created for the Furby electronic robotic toy, which was first released in 1998 by Tiger Electronics. The language was designed to be simple and easy to learn, with a vocabulary of around 200 words. Furbish is used by Furbies to communicate with their owners and with other Furbies.

Development

Furbish was developed by Dave Hampton and Caleb Chung, the inventors of the Furby. The language was designed to be intuitive and engaging for children, encouraging interaction with the toy. Furbish words are often short and repetitive, making them easy to remember.

Vocabulary

The Furbish language consists of a limited set of words and phrases. Some common Furbish words include:

• "Dah" - Yes
• "Boo" - No
• "Wee-tee-kah-wah-tee" - Sing me a song
• "Kah" - Like
• "Noo-lah" - Happy

Furbies are programmed to start speaking primarily in Furbish and gradually incorporate more English words as they "learn" from their interactions with their owners.

Grammar

Furbish grammar is simple and lacks the complexity of natural languages. Sentences are typically short and follow a subject-verb-object structure. The language does not have tenses, plurals, or other grammatical features found in most natural languages.

Cultural Impact

Furbish has become a part of popular culture, especially among those who grew up with Furbies in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The language has been referenced in various media and has a dedicated following among toy collectors and enthusiasts.

See also

• Furby
• Constructed language
• Toy language
• Tiger Electronics
• Dave Hampton
• Caleb Chung