slowhound

/ˈsloʊhaʊnd/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is slow-witted or lacking in intelligence

“The comedian used self-deprecation to poke fun at himself as a slowhound in a recent stand-up routine.”

2. noun

A dog that runs slowly

“The slowhound was bred for hunting purposes, but its slow speed made it less effective than other breeds.”

Synonyms

  • dolt
  • simpleton

Antonyms

  • genius
  • prodigy