To be so upset or containing similar emotional distress that one avoids social contact and "hides in one's shell."
Isaac was so upset after his girlfriend dumped him that he decided to be a turtle for the night until he felt a little better.
Used in Hawaii as a slang for 'thirty' when telling time.
John Doe: What time you start tomorrow?
Jane Doe: Oh, five turtles, you?
John Doe: Nine turtles, but I get of at 3!
to knock out an obese person and they fall on their back, the sleeping "turtle's" back fat makes them rock side to side
did u see that fatass get turtled? he was out cold rockin side to side!
Used instead of "thirty" when saying half past the hour.
friend 1: What time is it?
friend 2: It's three turtles.
friend 1: Thanks.
They’re the best little dudes on the planet. People need to start loving my little bros more. Come give them hugs. BUT DONT CRUSH THEM. K thanks that’s my ted talks. Bye.
billy: look at that little turtle over there!!
Camryn: they’re honestly the best people need to start loving them more *rolls eyes**