# slow as molasses in January

> English word · Adjective

## Definitions
1. Extremely slow.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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