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slowpoke

/ˈsloʊpoʊk/ noun · British & US
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What does slowpoke mean?

noun

A person who is slow in moving or responding; a slow-moving animal, especially a fish. A person who is slow to react or respond to a situation.

Example

"The slowpoke in the back of the class was holding everyone up."

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