noun
bloodsucker
BLUHD-suhk
noun
1
A creature, such as a leech or mosquito, that feeds by sucking blood.
"Leeches are famous bloodsuckers used in old medical treatments."
2
(informal) A person who exploits or drains others for personal gain.
"He called his landlord a bloodsucker for raising the rent so often."
How to Use Bloodsucker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLiterally an animal that feeds on blood; figuratively, someone who exploits others.
Common pairings
a corporate bloodsucker
Word Forms
bloodsuckers plural
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