Phrase guide

weeping angel

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A being that can only move when not being watched by a person, usually hostile and depicted as a statue or other humanoid inanimate object.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: fiction, games, literature, media, publishing

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: reverse weeping angel

History

Etymology

From the name of the Weeping Angels in the Dr. Who franchise.