What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
lagger
Example
Come on, don't be a lagger, we're already at the finish line. [lagger: noun]
Example
He's always the lagger when we go for a walk. [lagger: adjective]
slowpoke
Example
Hurry up, you slowpoke, we're going to be late. [slowpoke: noun]
Example
She's a slowpoke when it comes to finishing her homework. [slowpoke: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Slowpoke is more commonly used than lagger in everyday language, and is more versatile in its usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between lagger and slowpoke?
Neither lagger nor slowpoke are typically used in formal writing or speech, and both are considered informal and casual words.
