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Slowpoke
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a person who moves, acts, or responds slowly; often used teasingly
Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
slowpokes
What does "slowpoke" mean?
The term "slowpoke" refers to a person who moves, acts, or completes tasks very slowly compared to others. The structure is informal slang formed from "slow" plus "poke," reinforcing sluggish movement. It is commonly used in everyday speech, often playfully or mildly teasing, to describe someone who is late, unhurried, or lagging behind.
Examples
C'm on, slowpoke! We're going to be late.
Lexical Tree
slowpoke
slow
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