What is another word for poking along?
Pronunciation: [pˈə͡ʊkɪŋ ɐlˈɒŋ] (IPA) 
When we say someone is 'poking along', we mean they are moving slowly. However, there are many other ways to describe slow movement. For instance, we could say someone is 'dawdling' or 'sauntering' along, moving 'at a snail's pace' or 'crawling' along. We might describe slow movement as 'meandering' or 'ambling', or say someone is taking 'baby steps' or moving 'step by step'. We might also use phrases like 'moving slowly but surely' or 'taking it easy'. Whatever phrase we choose, these synonyms for 'poking along' help us to describe movement in a more interesting and varied way.
