turtling

noun

tur·​tling ˈtər-tᵊl-iŋ How to pronounce turtling (audio)
ˈtərt-liŋ
: the action or process of catching turtles

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And remember that turtling is harder to live with than failing. — Shawn Windsor, Detroit Free Press, 18 Feb. 2020 As the 2025 season nears, several NL owners appear to be either further turtling or hedging their bets. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025 Cayman Islands Carnival Batabano in the Cayman Islands was launched in 1983 as a celebration of the destination's turtling heritage—hence the name, which is a reference to the tracks left by sea turtles. — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1669, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of turtling was in 1669

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“Turtling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turtling. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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