Meaning & Definition of Slowpoke in English
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Slowpoke
A person who is slow to act or move.
Pronunciation:
/ˈsloʊˌpoʊk/Part of Speech:
nounPlural:
slowpokesDetailed Definitions
Definition: A person who is slow in movement or progress.
Example Sentence: He was such a slowpoke that we arrived late to the event.
Definition: Someone who takes a long time to understand or respond.
Example Sentence: Don't be a slowpoke; just answer the question!
Etymology
Origin: The term combines 'slow,' meaning not fast, and 'poke,' which is a colloquial term for a lazy or sluggish person.
Synonyms
dawdlerlaggardsluggishtardsloth
Common Phrases and Expressions
- slowpoke at a race: Refers to someone who hinders progress due to their slowness.
- Don't be a slowpoke!: A phrase urging someone to hurry up.
- In a slowpoke manner: Describes someone doing something very slowly.
Translations
- Spanish: lento
- French: traînard
- German: Schlendrian
- Russian: медлительный
Related Words
- slower: Moving at a speed less than the average.
- slowness: The quality of being slow.
- sluggish: Moving slowly or lacking energy.
Slang Meanings of slowpoke
Meaning: A person who is particularly slow.
Example Sentence: Stop being such a slowpoke and hurry up!
Meaning: Someone who is slow-witted.
Example Sentence: He can be a real slowpoke when it comes to math.