Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
creeping-jesus
noun
/ˈkriːpɪŋ ˈdʒiːzəs/
Definition
A humorous term used to describe someone who is overly cautious or takes an excessively slow approach to a task.
Examples
- When Mike took an hour to make a simple decision, we all thought he was being a creeping-Jesus.
- Her creeping-Jesus attitude during the presentation made everyone anxious to move on.
Meaning
The expression implies a sense of frustration or amusement regarding someone’s deliberate and painstaking behavior.
Synonyms
- slowpoke
- hesitant
- deliberative
