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SLOWPOKE
plodder, slowpoke, stick-in-the-mud, slowcoach
(noun) someone who moves slowly; “in England they call a slowpoke a slowcoach”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
slowpoke (plural slowpokes)
(US, Canada, mildly, derogatory) A person who moves slowly or takes a long time to do something.
Synonyms
• plodder
• sluggard
• (UK equivalent) slowcoach
Source: Wiktionary
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(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”
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