Turtle
/ˈtɜːrtl/
Synonyms
- slowpoke
- cheloniid
- plodder
- reptile
- Testudine
Slang Meanings
Someone who is very slow or reluctant to act.
He's such a turtle when it comes to making decisions.
A term for someone who retreats or hides in difficult situations.
When the argument started, she turned into a turtle and left the room.