slow·poke

slow·poke
/ˈsloʊˌpoʊk/ noun, pl -pokes [count]
US informal : a person who moves, acts, or works very slowly

We're going to be late if that slowpoke doesn't hurry up.

called also (Brit) slowcoach

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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