vampire

IPA: vˈæmpaɪr

noun

  • A mythological undead creature said to feed on the blood of the living.
  • (colloquial) A person with the medical condition Porphyria cutanea tarda, colloquially known as vampirism, with effects such as photosensitivity and brownish-red stained teeth.
  • A blood-sucking bat; vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus)
  • (figurative, derogatory) A person who drains one's time, energy, money, etc.
  • (dated) A vamp: a seductive woman who exploits men.
  • (US, slang) A medical technician who works with patients' blood.
  • (US naval jargon) Synonym of anti-ship missile (ASM), particularly an incoming hostile one.

verb

  • (transitive, figurative) To drain of energy or resources.
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