noun

slowpoke

SLOH-pohk

Slowpoke (noun) means someone who moves or acts unusually slowly, often to the annoyance of others. Example: “Hurry up, slowpoke, the movie starts in five minutes!”

noun

Someone who moves or acts unusually slowly, often to the annoyance of others.

"Hurry up, slowpoke, the movie starts in five minutes!"

"He's such a slowpoke in the morning that we're always late."

How to use slowpoke

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA informal, teasing word for someone who is too slow.

When to use it

Casual and often used affectionately or in mild jest rather than as a harsh insult.

Word forms

slowpokes plural

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Etymology

An American coinage from "slow" plus "poke," an old word meaning a lazy or dawdling person.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for slowpoke

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Frequently asked questions

What does “slowpoke” mean?

The word “slowpoke” means someone who moves or acts unusually slowly, often to the annoyance of others. In plain terms, a informal, teasing word for someone who is too slow.

How do you pronounce “slowpoke”?

“Slowpoke” is pronounced SLOH-pohk (/ˈsloʊˌpoʊk/ in IPA).

How do you use “slowpoke” in a sentence?

Here is “slowpoke” used in a sentence: “Hurry up, slowpoke, the movie starts in five minutes!”

What part of speech is “slowpoke”?

“Slowpoke” is a noun.

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