Phrase guide
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noun
A device or appliance that uses electricity even while switched off.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, informal
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A person who is emotionally draining.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory, figuratively, informal
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Synonyms: psychic vampire
Antonyms: none provided
History
From energy + vampire.
Across languages
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