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Igor

EE-gawr

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Igor (noun) means a stock character depicting a hunched, loyal lab assistant to a mad scientist or vampire, popularized by horror and monster films. Example: “The movie's Igor shuffled around the lab, fetching jars of strange specimens for his master.”

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A stock character depicting a hunched, loyal lab assistant to a mad scientist or vampire, popularized by horror and monster films.

"The movie's Igor shuffled around the lab, fetching jars of strange specimens for his master."

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In plain EnglishThe stereotypical creepy lab assistant character from old horror films.

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Igor (the given name)

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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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Plural: Igors

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Etymology

Taken from the Russian given name Igor, which traces back to an Old Norse name meaning roughly "army of the god Yngvi"; the horror-movie stock character became so familiar that the name turned into a generic label for that role.

Origin: Old Norse

Rhymes for Igor

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Igor” mean?

The word “Igor” means a stock character depicting a hunched, loyal lab assistant to a mad scientist or vampire, popularized by horror and monster films. In plain terms, the stereotypical creepy lab assistant character from old horror films.

How do you pronounce “Igor”?

“Igor” is pronounced EE-gawr (/ˈiːɡɔːɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Igor” in a sentence?

Here is “Igor” used in a sentence: “The movie's Igor shuffled around the lab, fetching jars of strange specimens for his master.”

What part of speech is “Igor”?

“Igor” is a noun.

Where does the word “Igor” come from?

The word “Igor” comes from Old Norse.

Is “Igor” a common word?

“Igor” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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