Slowpoke ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Slowpoke ( noun )

1. A person who is slow-moving or sluggish in action or thought.
2. A slow-moving or sluggish animal, such as a turtle.

Origin:

The word "slowpoke" is thought to have originated in the early 20th century, and is likely a combination of the words "slow" and "poke.".

Examples:

1. The slowpoke in line at the store was holding everyone up.
2. He was such a slowpoke that it took him an hour to finish the crossword puzzle.
3. I saw a slowpoke turtle sunbathing on a log in the pond.
4. He is such a slowpoke, that he can't even finish his breakfast in time.
5. I was stuck behind a slowpoke on the highway.

(As a verb)

Slowpoke ( verb )

1. A person who is slow-moving or sluggish in action or thought.
2. A slow-moving or sluggish animal, such as a turtle.

Origin:

The word "slowpoke" is thought to have originated in the early 20th century, and is likely a combination of the words "slow" and "poke.".

Examples:

1. The slowpoke in line at the store was holding everyone up.
2. He was such a slowpoke that it took him an hour to finish the crossword puzzle.
3. I saw a slowpoke turtle sunbathing on a log in the pond.
4. He is such a slowpoke, that he can't even finish his breakfast in time.
5. I was stuck behind a slowpoke on the highway.