English Explanatory Dictionary

slow as molasses in January

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Extremely slow.

Pronunciation

En-au-slow as molasses in January.ogg

Word forms

slow as molasses in January like molasses in January slow as molasses slower than molasses in January

Etymology

Since molasses is a fluid of high viscosity that might be expected to move particularly slowly in cold weather in January.

Synonyms

slow as a snail snail's pace
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