Meaning
What does Sploot mean?
Sploot refers to a popular expression among dog enthusiasts, referring to the position, canines (but also felines) assume, while laying on their stomachs, with extended hind legs.
“Sploot” is a modified version of the word split, similar to other Doge lingo terms, such as Chonky for chunky, or Smol for small.
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Origin
What's the origin of Sploot?
While the exact origin of the term is not known, “Sploot” emerged in the sense associated with animals in the early 2010’s.
The first Urban Dictionary entry, defining the term was shared on December 12th, 2011, closely tying the verb with corgis.
Splooting is to this day closely associated with corgis, due to their overwhelming cuteness while doing it.
Spread & Usage
How did Sploot spread?
During the 2010’s, with the ever-growing popularity of Doge lingo, expressions related to dogs, including “Sploot” became more and more widespread across the online animal parent communities.
The term exploded during the summer of 2017, when various animal-related blogs and websites, as well as social media accounts published articles, entries and posts, revolving around the concept of splooting.
External resources
- Pethelpful.com – What Is a Sploot and Why Do Dogs and Cats Do It?
- Petcube.com – What is a Sploot and Why are Dogs Splooting