noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person, especially a child, who moves slowly. Ireland, UK, informal

   "Hey, you slowcoaches at the back! Get a move on!"

2. 2
   someone who moves slowly wordnet
3. 3
   A person who is slow on the uptake; one who does not comprehend new ideas quickly. Ireland, UK, informal

Synonyms

All synonyms

plodderslowpokeplodderlumpslowpokesluggard

Example

More examples

"Hey, you slowcoaches at the back! Get a move on!"

Etymology

From slow + coach.

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