Meaning & use
slowpoke
An informal term for a person who moves, works, or reacts more slowly than others expect.
See it in a sentence
Hurry up, slowpoke, or we'll miss the beginning of the movie.
He's such a slowpoke in the mornings that he always makes everyone late.
A note on using this word
Slowpoke is playful and informal, used affectionately with friends or family rather than as a serious insult.
Words with a similar meaning
dawdler
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