laggard
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- IPA /ˈlæɡəd/
Noun
laggard noun
- One who lags behind; one who takes more time than is necessary or than the others in a group.
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Adjective
laggard adjective
- Lagging behind; taking more time than the others in a group.
- (animal husbandry) Not growing as quickly as the rest of the flock or herd.“The laggard broilers are euthanized and incinerated.”
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slowdawdlingdilatorydawdlerunpunctualpokeypokydroneundevelopeddisadvantagedinertlanguourousspeedlessbackwardslack-handedlanguid
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