Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

splooting

verb
splo͞ot-ing
Definition
The act of lying flat on the ground, with the legs extended behind, typically seen in animals like dogs and cats.
Examples
  • The puppy loves splooting on the cool tile floor after a long play session.
  • When my cat is feeling lazy, she often sprawls out in a splooting position by the window.
  • Have you seen the funny videos online of dogs splooting in the sun?
Meaning
Splooting is a playful term used to describe a specific and often amusing position that pets assume when they lie down in a relaxed manner, usually with their hind legs outstretched while their front legs are tucked under.
Synonyms
  • sprawling
  • stretching
  • relaxing