to squeeze the penis till it turns purple, then pull your fist outward as if a turtle head going into the shell.
by TreR March 27, 2003

The animal mascot of the awkward moment.
When you're in an awkward moment, place your hands on top of each other, and spin your thumbs forward. Thus creating the creature know as awkward turtle.
When you're in an awkward moment, place your hands on top of each other, and spin your thumbs forward. Thus creating the creature know as awkward turtle.
Oh my god, so I was talking to Becky about STDs and I forgot she had syphillis... it was mad awkward turtle
by Final Attempt September 22, 2005

Term used to describe when you are in desperate need of a shit and the crap starts to nudge your underwear.
by Anonymous May 11, 2003

When you're so cold, that your penis tries to suck back into your body like a frightened turtle into it's shell.
"Dude, you should know better than to go skinny-dipping on the first date. You never show the frightened turtle to a chick who hasn't already seen your meat."
by Mr. BRW February 7, 2008

The name of this giant island that is our nation before all these rediculous gringos showed up uninvited.
by Quitbuggin December 13, 2019

To have an enjoyable time while drinking Pinot Grigio, often in a desperate attempt to cling to your lost youth or to promote your own line of Pinot Grigio.
by Pootie Toots July 20, 2011

During an awkward moment, this hand gesture is used to mark the situation as awkward, and, depending on the situation, makes it more awkward or clears the air. The awkward turtle is made by putting one hand on top of the other with the thumbs sticking outward and rotating forward. The speed of the rotating thumbs depends on the degree of awkwardness.
by <3 curse of curves <3 June 17, 2007
