1. Plural of furball; balls of fur that accumulate, especially those coughed up by cats.
Usage: Common in pet care contexts; Often used informally
2. Informal term for a chaotic or confused situation; a mess.
Usage: Slang; Figurative use

Examples

• The cat coughed up furballs on the carpet.
• My cat has been producing furballs more frequently lately.
• The project turned into a complete furball after the deadline changed.
• We need to untangle this furball of miscommunication.
• Regular grooming helps reduce furballs in long-haired cats.