turtle head
To emerge partially from the body, as a result of heightened internal pressure in the…To emerge partially from the body, as a result of heightened internal pressure in the bowels.
Meaning
2 senses(idiomatic, intransitive, slang, vulgar)To emerge partially from the body, as a result of heightened internal pressure in the bowels.
(euphemistic, idiomatic, intransitive, slang, vulgar)To struggle to keep an imminent bowel movement wholly inside oneself.
Origin
By analogy with the manner whereby a turtle's or tortoise's head gradually emerges from thBy analogy with the manner whereby a turtle's or tortoise's head gradually emerges from the shell, after having been kept inside for some time for defensive or resting purposes. When threatened (such as by contact), the head rapidly retreats into the shell, which might have further reinforced the vulgar analogy.
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Forms
turtle heads, turtle heading, turtle headed, turtle headed| Base form | turtle head · to turtle head |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | turtle heads |
| Present participle | turtle heading |
| Past simple | turtle headed |
| Past participle | turtle headed |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle