English · Phrasal verb Attested

poke along

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To move along very slowly.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Di chuyển rất chậm

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Where it’s used: Used American English

The horse-drawn carriage just poked along.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “poke along” mean?

To move along very slowly.

Is “poke along” formal or informal?

poke along is generally informal.

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