What is another word for straggler?
Pronunciation: [stɹˈaɡlə] (IPA) 
A straggler is someone who falls behind the rest of a group or fails to keep up with others in a shared pursuit. Synonyms for this word include laggard, dawdler, loiterer, and lag-behind. Another option is to use the phrase "latecomer" or "trailing individual." These terms convey a similar concept without necessarily implying that the person is delaying others intentionally. Some more informal alternatives include "slowcoach," "laggopotamus" (a playful blending of "laggard" and "hippopotamus"), or "drag-ass." Regardless of which synonym is chosen, the underlying idea is that the person is not keeping pace with their peers or expected standards of progress.
