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vampire
The term carries a strong association with Gothic horror and supernatural folklore, evoking images of immortality, predation, and the night. While the literal meaning refers to the mythical creature, the word is frequently used as a potent metaphor for parasitic behavior in social or technical contexts.
When applied to people, it describes a personality type that is psychologically draining, shifting the focus from physical blood-letting to the depletion of emotional energy. In technical jargon, it refers to "vampire power" or "phantom loads," where devices consume electricity while in standby mode, mirroring the stealthy, unseen consumption of the mythical creature.
Meanings
Examples
The vampire slept in a coffin to avoid the morning sun.
I cannot stand talking to her because she is such an emotional vampire.
Stop using that app or it will be a total battery vampire.
Do you think a vampire could actually exist in real life?
He felt like a vampire was slowly draining the life out of him.
My boss is a complete energy vampire who makes every meeting miserable.
The ancient castle was rumored to be the lair of a vampire.
I need to find a way to stop this software vampire from slowing down my PC.