slowcoach

or slow coach

[ sloh-kohch ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a slowpoke.

slowcoach

/ ˈsləʊˌkəʊtʃ /

noun

1. informal.
   a person who moves, acts, or works slowly US and Canadian equivalentslowpoke

Word History and Origins

Origin of slowcoach¹

First recorded in 1830–40; slow + coach

Example Sentences

And that means a lot of lost business for the online slowcoaches.

From BBC

Johns and Berg might have to move quickly before the Watchmen director relocates Aquaman to space, or transforms the Flash into a moody slowcoach.

From The Guardian

As such, it would be wise for quick-to-anger slowcoaches to restrict their social media exposure on #GoT night.

From The Guardian

I love the and am thrilled to be poring over the form for it once more, looking for the unconsidered slowcoach who could be inspired by the challenge.

From The Guardian

Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles criticised 'slowcoach' councils More than half of councils in England have yet to comply with government demands to publish their spending, with a month to go before the deadline.

From BBC