Slowpoke Meaning in English

word

US

ˈsɫoʊˌpoʊk

SLOH-pohk

UK

slˈəʊpəʊk

slOH-pohk

Definition

A person who moves or acts more slowly than others; used in a friendly or teasing way.

Usage & Nuances

'Slowpoke' is informal and usually playful, not rude. Commonly used to tease friends, children, or family members who are moving slowly. Not appropriate in formal situations. Avoid using for serious criticism.

• Spanish: lento - tortuga (persona lenta)
• Portuguese (BR): lerdo - devagar (pessoa lenta)
• Portuguese (PT): lerdo - caracol (pessoa lenta)
• Chinese (Simplified): 慢吞吞的人 - 动作慢的人
• Chinese (Traditional): 慢吞吞的人 - 動作慢的人
• Hindi: धीमी चाल वाला व्यक्ति
• Arabic: بطيء (شخص بطيء)
• Bengali: ঢিমে তালে - ধীরগতির ব্যক্তি
• Russian: копуша - медлительный человек
• Japanese: のろま
• Vietnamese: chậm chạp
• Korean: 느림보
• Turkish: ağırkanlı - yavaş kişi
• Urdu: سست رفتار
• Indonesian: si lamban - orang lambat

Example Sentences

Don't be a slowpoke, we are running late!

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My brother is such a slowpoke in the mornings.

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Hurry up, slowpoke!

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She might be a slowpoke, but her work is always perfect.

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I was a real slowpoke getting ready this morning.

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Come on, slowpoke, everyone’s waiting for you!

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