poke along
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Meaning · English
To move along very slowly.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
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.