lagger

Definition of laggernext
as in snail
someone who moves slowly or more slowly than others after 10 hours, there weren't any spectators left to cheer on the laggers as they finished the marathon

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Recent Examples of lagger If enough go to the Democratic laggers rather than the party frontrunners, both Republicans could still wind up one-two. Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
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snail
Noun
  • If CosRx can convince people to willingly slather snail mucin on their faces, trusting the brand with hair care is a pretty easy next step.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026
  • Some of our go-to eye serums are marked down for Prime Day, too, including the COSRX Snail Mucin Peptide Under Eye Cream, which features snail mucin, peptides, and niacinamide to even out discoloration and soothe puffy areas.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 23 June 2026

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“Lagger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lagger. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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