Catloaf (cat pose)

A cat loafing

Catloaf,[1][2][3] also referred to Cat loafing or loafing is a term describing a cat with its paws tucked under its body and its tail around itself.[4][5][6] The name was coined on the internet in the 1990s.

Origin

The term originated from internet culture in the late 1990s and 2010s. It references the similarity between a loaf of bread and the position of a cat when they tuck their paws under themself.[4][5][7] The term was popularised in the early 2010s by memes on Reddit, Twitter (now X), and Facebook. It has different names like Potato Cat, Tugboat from the "Tuggin'" group and more.[8]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Seymour, Dan (2026-07-29). "Decoding The Cat Loaf: What It Means and When to Worry". Catster. Retrieved 2026-08-08.
  2. ↑ Taylor, Lauren (2021-10-26). "Why Do Cats Loaf?". The Dodo. Retrieved 2026-08-08.
  3. ↑ "Why Do Cats Loaf? The Reason Behind the Kitty Bread Shape". Catit Magazine. 2025-12-01. Retrieved 2026-08-08.
  4. 1 2 Williams, Kori (2024-01-15). "Here's Why Cats "Loaf" — and Why It's the Most Adorable Thing Ever". Green Matters. Retrieved 2026-08-08.
  5. 1 2 Anglis, Jaclyn; Jamerson, Anna (2023-10-13). "Why Do Cats Loaf? Vet Experts Reveal the Sweet Reason". Woman's World. Retrieved 2026-08-08 – via Yahoo Life.
  6. ↑ "Why Do Cats Loaf: The Reasoning Behind Cat Loafing". Dyer Animal Clinic. 2024-07-08. Retrieved 2026-08-08.
  7. ↑ "Owner thinking cat has achieved perfect "loaf" makes unexpected discovery". Newsweek. 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2026-08-09.
  8. ↑ "Why Do Cats Loaf? Probably a Good Sign". mrbosscat.com. Retrieved 2026-08-08.
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