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slowpoke

noun
slow·​poke | \ ˈslō-ˌpōk How to pronounce slowpoke (audio) \

Definition of slowpoke

: a very slow person
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Examples of slowpoke in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

 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 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

First Known Use of slowpoke

circa 1848, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for slowpoke

slow entry 1 + poke annoyingly stupid person

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slowpoke

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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 How to pronounce slowpoke (audio) \

Kids Definition of slowpoke

: a very slow person

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