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Definition of slowcoach

slowcoach

/ˈsloʊˌkoʊtʃ/
slow · coach
Plural:slowcoaches
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slowcoach Lexical Profile

slowcoach Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British A person who moves, acts, or thinks slowly, or who consistently lags behind others (used informally).

Example

"Hurry up and pack your bags, you slowcoach, or we are going to miss the morning train."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily used in British, Australian, and New Zealand English; the standard North American equivalent is "slowpoke."

• Rhymes for slowcoach

• Nearby Words

slow
slow loris
slow worm
slowcoach
slowdown
slowish
slowly

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century as a compound of "slow" and "coach," originally referring literally to a slow-moving stagecoach or passenger train before being applied figuratively to a person who lags behind.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Slowcoach. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/slowcoach
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