What does the cryptic crossword clue "In protest, I only want meat loaf! (3,3)" mean?

The definition is "loaf". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). VEG (synonym="VEG") + OUT (synonym="OUT") = VEGOUT; definition: "loaf" meaning to be lazy" The answer is VEGOUT.

In protest, I only want meat loaf! (3,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29599 | 6 Across | 2025-01-23 flower

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