A slow person (in various senses of the adjective); esp. a lazy or sluggish person. Now rare.
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| 释义 | the world > action or operation > manner of action > slowness of action or operation > [noun] > one who or that which is slow (16) sloweOE A slow person (in various senses of the adjective); esp. a lazy or sluggish person. Now rare. tarrier1382 One who tarries or delays; a lingerer, procrastinator; one who stays or remains. sluggard1398 One who is naturally or habitually slow, lazy, or idle; one who is disinclined for work or exertion of any kind; a slothful or indolent person. slugc1425 A slow, lazy fellow; a sluggard. †Also personified, slothfulness. slugger1539 A sluggard. lingerer1579 One who, or that which, lingers, tarries, etc.; †a dawdler, idler; †one who hankers (after). snaila1593 A slow or indolent person; a sluggard. slowcoach1828 (A name for) a person who acts, works, or moves slowly; a slow, idle, or indolent person. slowpoke1847 (A name for) a slow or lazy person; a dawdler; a slowcoach. Also: †a dim-witted person (obsolete). go-slow1858 A person who goes about or does something slowly; one who has a slow, gradual, or hesitant approach. Now rare. slowie1901 A person who is slow to react or to understand something. slow boat to China1919 slow boat to China: used to refer to or designate something that takes an excessively long time. Sometimes also used with reference to a person who… swiftie1945 A fast-moving person: a rapid runner, a quick thinker. Also ironically. colloquial. Subcategories:— collectively (1) — one who or that which delays or retards (2) |
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