Untranslatable wordSocial
Scots
Tartle
Meaning: That panicky pause when you go to introduce someone and realize you've forgotten their name.
Literally: To hesitate in recognition
Origin: Scots; the polite cover 'I'm sorry for my tartle' softens the awkward moment.
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