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vampýr — meaning in English

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English meaning

vampire noun A legendary undead creature said to survive by drinking the blood of the living.

Senses

vampýr is used for these senses in English:

vampire A mythological creature (usually humanoid and undead) said to feed on the blood or life energy of the living. [from 1732]
vampire A blood-sucking bat; vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus) [from later 18th c.]

vampire — full definition

noun A legendary undead creature said to survive by drinking the blood of the living.
noun A person who drains someone else's time, energy, or resources.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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