slowpoke

/ˈsləʊpəʊk/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsləʊpəʊk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈslō-ˌpōk/ (ame, mw)

slowpoke — noun

  • slowpokesingular
  • slowpokesplural

1. an informal word for a person — often a child — who takes a noticeably long time

1.名詞B1
釋義

an informal word for a person — often a child — who takes a noticeably long time to walk, finish a task, or get ready, usually said in a teasing or friendly way

例句

"Come on, slowpoke!" Haruto's sister called from the front door.

used as direct address with an exclamation

Kavya was a slowpoke at dinner, still chewing when everyone else had finished.

be a slowpoke at [activity]

同義詞
  • dawdler

    more formal; describes someone who wastes time by lingering or delaying

  • laggard

    stronger negative tone; implies falling behind in progress or effort, not just speed

  • straggler

    focuses on being physically behind others, e.g. in a group walk or run

  • slowcoach

    British English equivalent; more common in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand

反義詞

文法句型

be a slowpoke

call someone a slowpoke

用法筆記

Used in a lighthearted or teasing tone, never as a serious insult. Most common in American English and especially frequent when speaking to children. British English prefers 'slowcoach' for the same meaning.

常見錯誤

❌My boss called me a slowpoke for missing the deadline.
✅My boss said I was falling behind on the deadline.
💡'slowpoke' sounds too playful for serious workplace criticism.
❌The elderly gentleman is such a slowpoke.
✅The elderly gentleman walks quite slowly.
💡'slowpoke' can feel disrespectful when used about older people.