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Slowpoke: meaning, definitions and examples

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slowpoke

 

[ ˈsləʊpəʊk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

pokemon

A slowpoke is a Water/Psychic type Pokémon known for its slow movement and easygoing nature.

Synonyms

creature, monster, pokemon

Examples of usage

  • I caught a slowpoke near the lake.
  • Slowpoke evolves into Slowbro at level 37.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A slowpoke is a person who is slow in doing things or responding.

Synonyms

sluggish person, tardy individual

Examples of usage

  • Don't be such a slowpoke, we need to hurry up!
  • He's always the slowpoke in our group.

Translations

Translations of the word "slowpoke" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lento

🇮🇳 धीमा

🇩🇪 Langsam

🇮🇩 lambat

🇺🇦 повільний

🇵🇱 powolny

🇯🇵 のろま

🇫🇷 lente

🇪🇸 lento

🇹🇷 yavaş

🇰🇷 느림보

🇸🇦 بطيء

🇨🇿 pomalý

🇸🇰 pomalý

🇨🇳 慢吞吞

🇸🇮 počasen

🇮🇸 hægur

🇰🇿 баяу

🇬🇪 ნელი

🇦🇿 yavaş

🇲🇽 lento

Etymology

The term 'slowpoke' originated in the 1940s in American English, combining 'slow' (meaning not quick or fast) and 'poke' (meaning a lazy or slow person). It was later popularized by the Pokémon character Slowpoke, known for its leisurely pace.

See also: slow, slowly, slowness.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,955, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.