energy vampire

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

energy +‎ vampire

Noun[edit]

energy vampire (plural energy vampires)

(informal) A device or appliance that uses electricity even while switched off.
(informal, derogatory) A person who is emotionally draining.
Synonym: psychic vampire

Translations[edit]

person who is emotionally draining

Finnish: energian imijä, energiavampyyri
Polish: wampir energetyczny m
Russian: энергетический вампир (energetičeskij vampir)

See also[edit]

time vampire

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