English

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Etymology

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From neck +‎ biter, likely after the pattern of ankle-biter.

Noun

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neckbiter (plural neckbiters)

  1. (informal) A vampire.
    • 2009 April 4, Amy Longsdorf, “Kristen Stewart: Still indie at heart”, in Toronto Star[1]:
      With Welcome to the Rileys in the can awaiting release, Stewart is already back into the world of neckbiters and werewolves.