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slow poke

slow poke is the alternative spelling of slowpoke.

Meaning of slowpoke

Noun

slowpoke (plural slowpokes)

  1. (Canada, US, derogatory, informal, mildly) A person who moves slowly or takes a long time to do something.
    • Hey, you slowpokes in the back! Get a move on!

Forms of slow poke

pluralslow pokes

Questions about slow poke

What is slow poke the alternative spelling of?
Slow poke is the alternative spelling of slowpoke.

Words near slow poke in the dictionary

  1. slow one's roll
  2. slow out
  3. slow oven
  4. slow ovens
  5. slow pitch
  6. slow poke
  7. slow pokes
  8. slow roll
  9. slow rolled
  10. slow rolling
  11. slow rolls

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