Slowcoach (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who moves slowly; "in England they call a slowpoke a slowcoach".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The old man was a slowcoach on the hike, always lagging behind the rest of the group.
- In the UK, they affectionately refer to someone who takes their time as a slowcoach.
- After his injury, John became a slowcoach on the tennis court, struggling to keep up with his opponents.
- Her little brother was a slowcoach when it came to getting ready for school, always making them late.
- As we set off on the long walk, I realized I was walking with a slowcoach and would have to adjust my pace accordingly.