energy vampire

English

Etymology

energy +‎ vampire

Noun

energy vampire (plural energy vampires)

1. (informal) A device or appliance that uses electricity even while switched off.
2. (informal, derogatory) A person who is emotionally draining.

   Synonym: psychic vampire

Translations

person who is emotionally draining

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

See also

• time vampire