slow poke

A form of slowpoke — A person who moves slowly or takes a long time to do something.

Meanings

nounslow poke (plural slow pokes)

plural slow pokes

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of slowpoke.
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APA

slow poke. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/slow%20poke

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“slow poke.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/slow%20poke. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “slow poke,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/slow%20poke.

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