Tartle (v)
tart-uhl
To hesitate when introducing a person because you’ve forgotten their name.
From Scottish, to hesitate in recognising a person or thing, as happens when you are introduced to someone whose name you cannot recall.
Example sentences
“I can’t believe it, I went to introduce my boss to my wife and I completely tartled.”
“I’m so nervous I know I’ll tartle before the night is out.”
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