as in snail
someone who moves slowly or more slowly than others
he's known as a lingerer, always the last to arrive and the last to leave
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Now, Korean skincare is known for 10-step routines and unusual, yet viral products, like COSRX snail mucin and salmon sperm injections.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025 -
Use it for pest control by adding a ring of biodegradable litter along the topsoil of outdoor plants to keep slugs, snails, and pests away.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Lingerer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lingerer. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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