[
UK
/pˈəʊk/
]
[ US /ˈpoʊk/ ]
[ US /ˈpoʊk/ ]
Synonyms
One that lags
laggard
straggler
lagger
(Informal) slowpoke
loiterer
tarrier
dilly-dallier
procrastinator
dawdler
lingerer
An act of thrusting into or against, as to attract attention
To reach about or search blindly or uncertainly
To look into or inquire about curiously, inquisitively, or in a meddlesome fashion
To go or move slowly so that progress is hindered
fast
delay
trail
drag
lag
linger
dally
tarry
loiter
dawdle
procrastinate
mark time
dilly-dally
take one's time
Idioms: drag one's feet (or heels)
To thrust against or into
To cause to stick out
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