as in snails
someone who moves slowly or more slowly than others
quit being such a slowpoke this morning, or you'll be late
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snails
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One of my prompts on the app detailed my phobia of snails in detail.—
Isoke Atiba,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026 -
Take respectful photos and use your Pocket Guide to identify common species like tidepool sculpin or turban snails.—
Lillie Mulligan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Slowpokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slowpokes. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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