"slow as molasses in January" meaning in English

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Adjective

Audio: En-au-slow as molasses in January.ogg
Etymology: Molasses is a fluid of high viscosity that might be expected to move particularly slowly in cold January weather. Head templates: {{head|en|adjective}} slow as molasses in January
  1. (simile) Extremely slow. Synonyms: at a snail's pace, slow as a snail, like molasses in January, slow as molasses, slower than molasses in January
    Sense id: en-slow_as_molasses_in_January-en-adj-xMdL6Ot5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English similes, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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