Turtling

Verb. To hide ones head in a shirt, sweater, or blanket. Can involve also laying in fetal position. Happens when someone is extremely uncomfortable.

Samie: Kelly and Abbie were fighting right in front of me and I don't like confrontation.
Mary Madison: What did you do?
Samie: I did the only thing I could do, I began turtling.

by campooledidit December 06, 2013