Turtled: meaning, definitions and examples
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turtled
[ หtษหrtษld ]
past tense
Turtled is the past tense of the verb 'turtle,' which means to turn over onto one's back or side, often used in reference to a turtle. It can also refer to a person becoming excessively defensive or withdrawing from interaction. This informal usage evokes an image reminiscent of a turtle retracting into its shell.
Synonyms
overturned, retreated, withdrawn.
Examples of usage
- During the race, the car turtled after hitting the bump.
- He turtled during the argument, refusing to engage anymore.
- The team turtled after they fell behind in the score.
Translations
Translations of the word "turtled" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tartaruga
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Schildkrรถte
๐ฎ๐ฉ penyu
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตัะตะฟะฐั ะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ ลผรณลw
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใก
๐ซ๐ท tortue
๐ช๐ธ tortuga
๐น๐ท kaplumbaฤa
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฑฐ๋ถ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณูุญูุงุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ ลพelva
๐ธ๐ฐ korytnaฤka
๐จ๐ณ ไน้พ
๐ธ๐ฎ ลพelva
๐ฎ๐ธ skjaldbaka
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐัะฑะฐาะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแฎแแฃแแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ tฤฑsbaฤa
๐ฒ๐ฝ tortuga
Etymology
The word 'turtle' traces its origins back to the Middle English word 'tertel,' which is derived from the Old French 'tortue.' The term further evolved from the Latin 'tortuca,' which implies a twisting or turning motion, consistent with how turtles move. The evolution of the term reflects the creature's characteristic of retracting into its shell when threatened. The informal usage of 'turtled' expanded in modern vernacular to describe situations where individuals or teams pull back or refrain from taking risks, often indicating a lack of bravery or an instinctual defensive reaction, much like the animal itself retreating into its shell.