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Slowpoke - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A slowpoke is a person who moves, acts, or responds very slowly, often causing delays. The term is informal and can be used playfully or critically to describe someone’s sluggishness.

slowpoke

/ˈsloʊˌpoʊk/ /ˈsləʊˌpəʊk/

Definition:

A person or animal that moves or acts slowly, often causing delay.

Synonyms:

laggard, dawdler, sluggard, snail

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

speedster, hustler

Common Collocations:

slowpoke driver, slowpoke student, slowpoke worker

Derivatives:

slowpokish (rare), slowpokery (rare)

Usage Tips:

Use "slowpoke" informally to describe someone who is noticeably slower than others in a lighthearted or teasing way.

Common Phrases:

"Don’t be a slowpoke, " "Slowpoke alert, " "Waiting for the slowpoke"

Etymology:

Originated in the 19th century from "slow" + "poke" (meaning to dawdle).

Examples:

  • 1. The slowpoke always arrives late to class.
  • 2. Hurry up, slowpoke, or we’ll miss the bus!
  • 3. My little brother is such a slowpoke in the morning.
  • 4. The teacher teased him for being the class slowpoke.

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