Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

energy vampire

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.00 in modern English

Syllables: en-er-gy -vam-pire
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

5

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A device or appliance that uses electricity even while switched off.

Informal

noun

A person who is emotionally draining.

Derogatory; Informal

Etymology

From energy + vampire.

Usage

Inflected Forms

energy vampires (plural)

Phrases

time vampire

Frequently Paired Words

time vampire

Synonyms

psychic vampire

Questions

What does energy vampire mean?: A device or appliance that uses electricity even while switched off.
Where does energy vampire come from?: From energy + vampire.

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