General
loaf
What does loaf mean?
Refers to the head or, by extension, common sense.
"He's got nothing going on in that loaf of his."
Origin
Cockney rhyming slang built on loaf of bread rhyming with head. It's a well-known London expression, most enduring in the phrase use your loaf, meaning to think.
Frequently asked questions
What does loaf mean in cockney slang?
Loaf means head or brains — from rhyming slang loaf of bread, which rhymes with head.
What does use your loaf mean?
It means use your head — think before you act.
Where did loaf come from?
It's cockney rhyming slang where loaf of bread stands in for head.
How do you use loaf in a sentence?
For example: use your loaf — meaning use your head.
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