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slow as molasses

slow as molasses is the alternative form of slow as molasses in January.

Meaning of slow as molasses in January

Adjective

slow as molasses in January

  1. (simile) Extremely slow.

Questions about slow as molasses

What is slow as molasses the alternative form of?
Slow as molasses is the alternative form of slow as molasses in January.

Words near slow as molasses in the dictionary

  1. Slovyansk
  2. slow
  3. slow and steady wins the race
  4. slow as a snail
  5. slow as Christmas
  6. slow as molasses
  7. slow as molasses in January
  8. slow as tar
  9. slow ball
  10. slow balls
  11. slow bellies

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