(n) one who, despite warnings and/or rules designed to safeguard their physical and/or mental well-being, breaks free and exhibits deliberate, rebellious behavior, disregarding long term consequences in favor of short term gratification. Shortened version of the sage proverb "the escape turtle breaks its shell."
Person1: "I should have gone to bed early before this exam, but stayed up all night watching my favorite show on Netflix. I definitely failed."
Person2: "Don't be such an escape turtle next time."
Person2: "Don't be such an escape turtle next time."
by ProfessorTurtle July 29, 2017