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noun slow·poke \ˈslō-ˌpōk\

Definition of slowpoke

  1. :  a very slow person

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Examples of slowpoke in a Sentence

  1. We're going to be late if that slowpoke doesn't hurry up.

  2. quit being such a slowpoke this morning, or you'll be late

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Origin and Etymology of slowpoke

1slow + poke annoyingly stupid person

slowpoke Synonyms

Synonyms
crawler, dallier, dawdler, dragger, laggard, lagger, lingerer, loiterer, plodder, snail, straggler
Antonyms
speedster
Related Words
latecomer; idler, lazybones, loafer, lounger, slouch, slug, sluggard; delayer, procrastinator
Near Antonyms
go-getter, hustler, scrambler; hurrier, rusher, speeder

SLOWPOKE Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of slowpoke for English Language Learners

  • : a person who moves, acts, or works very slowly

SLOWPOKE Defined for Kids

slowpoke

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noun slow·poke \ˈslō-ˌpōk\

Definition of slowpoke for Students

  1. :  a very slow person

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