catloaf

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Meaning · English

The loaflike form of a domestic cat sitting with its paws and tail tucked underneath its body.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

And Gary never got to see him do the full catloaf, where he curled up face-down so that all that stuck out were the tips of his ears. I never got a picture of that, either.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “catloaf” mean?

The loaflike form of a domestic cat sitting with its paws and tail tucked underneath its body.

Is “catloaf” formal or informal?

catloaf is generally slang.