slow·poke
 slowpoke
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- pronunciation:
- slo
pok
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word History
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
(informal) one that acts, works, or goes slowly.
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| related words: |
laggard |
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Slowpoke comes from Australian English. It was formed by combining "slow" and "poke," which means "to walk at an easy pace."