vampdar en · NOUN
Etymology
From vamp (“a vampire”) + -dar.
Meanings
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(slang) The ability to detect whether or not a person is a vampire.
“Well, clearly my vampdar isn’t what I thought it was. Knew you were gay from that first encounter, had no idea you were undead.”
2024, Kiersten White, Lucy Undying, unnumbered page:He could usually feel out vampires, but this big bad? Nothing. Not even a ping on the vampdar.
2011, Christine Ashworth, Demon Soul, page 86:"Do you feel any more out there?" Charlie asked Stephanie. "Your vampdar is sharper than mine."
2023, Amy Cissell, Slay Bells Ring, unnumbered page:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| vampdars | Number=Plur | lexicographic |