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poke vs laggard

laggard vs poke

poke and laggard both are nouns.

poke is not an adjective while laggard is an adjective.

poke is a verb but laggard is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
poke Yes No Yes No
laggard Yes Yes No No
As nouns, poke and laggard are synonyms defined as:
  • poke and laggard: someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
Other synonyms of poke include dawdler, drone, lagger, trailer.
poke (noun) laggard (noun)
(boxing) a blow with the fist someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous
poke (adjective) laggard (adjective)
wasting time
poke (verb) laggard (verb)
make a hole by poking
poke or thrust abruptly
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
stir by poking
search or inquire in a meddlesome way
Difference between poke and laggard

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