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Vocabulary Entry
slowpoke
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A person who is slow to understand or act.
Example Sentences
"Don't be such a slowpoke, we have to hurry to the movie."
"He may be a slowpoke, but he always gets the job done."
"In a race, she felt like a slowpoke compared to the others."
V
verb
To act or move slowly; to dawdle.
Example Sentences
"Please don't slowpoke; we need to reach the airport on time."
"She tends to slowpoke whenever there's a deadline."
"If you keep slowpoking around, you'll miss the train."
A
adjective
Being slow; sluggish; lacking in speed.
Example Sentences
"The slowpoke turtle finally crossed the finish line."
"His slowpoke nature means he often misses out on opportunities."
"Despite being a slowpoke, he is quite thoughtful and deliberate in his actions."