Meaning of Slowpoke | Babel Free
ˈsloʊˌpoʊkDefinitions
A person who moves slowly or takes a long time to do something.
Canada, US, derogatory, informal, mildly
Equivalents
Examples
“Hey, you slowpokes in the back! Get⟳ a move⟳ on!”
“"Yas'm," said Prissy and, turning, sauntered down the walk⟳ at snail's gait. "Hurry⟳, you slow poke!"”
“Some cooks are diddlers and slowpokes. Some are efficient speed⟳ demons.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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