slowpoke

noun

slow·poke | \ ˈslō-ˌpōk

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Definition of slowpoke

: a very slow person

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We're going to be late if that slowpoke doesn't hurry up. quit being such a slowpoke this morning, or you'll be late

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Yet the state’s logic seems impeccable: Left-lane slowpokes can cause accidents by making other drivers angry and therefore reckless. — Joe Queenan, WSJ, "Let’s Ticket the Slowpokes of Our Society," 12 Apr. 2018

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The first known use of slowpoke was circa 1848

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slowpoke

noun

English Language Learners Definition of slowpoke

US, informal : a person who moves, acts, or works very slowly

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slowpoke

noun

slow·poke | \ ˈslō-ˌpōk

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Kids Definition of slowpoke

: a very slow person

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