vampire
/ˈvæmpaɪər/
noun
- A dead person who rises from the grave at night to drink the blood of living people, often described in stories and movies.
- She dressed as a vampire for Halloween with fake fangs and a black cape.
- The old castle was said to be haunted by a vampire.
- In the movie, the vampire only comes out after sunset.
- A person who takes advantage of others, especially by using their time, energy, or money without giving anything back.
- Some people call loan sharks vampires because they charge extremely high interest.
- He felt like a vampire, draining his friends' patience with constant complaints.
- My boss is a real vampire, always asking me to work late without extra pay.
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