loaf
LOFE
The posture a cat assumes when tucked into itself with all four paws hidden beneath the body — a compact, rounded shape resembling a loaf of bread. A loafing cat is neither alert nor fully asleep. It is conserving heat, resting its feet, and keeping its options open.
Etymology
English slang, from the resemblance to a loaf of bread. Internet and cat-keeper usage, widespread since the early 2010s.
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