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Turtlesque (adj) means Typical of, or similar to, turtles.

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Typical of, or similar to, turtles.

"He paused to swing his neck-less head in a slow, turtlesque ark, holding them all in unintended, comical suspense." — Adelle Castelo, Tango on a Tightrope (2006)

"She gave me a stern turtlesque look. A barrage of snickers cascaded throughout the room." — A.E. Davis, Forks (2016)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from turtle and -esque. A piecewise doublet of turtleish.

Rhymes for turtlesque

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"turtlesque" (adj) means typical of, or similar to, turtles.