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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