vampling en · NOUN
Etymology
From vamp (“a vampire”) + -ling.
Meanings
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(informal) A newly-turned or fledgling vampire.
It was usually right after these conversations that my brand-new vamplings got their first glimpse of how fast their fellow vampires can heal.
2004, David Sosnowski, Vamped, page 186:Vampling bloodlust was worse than puberty. I was green enough to recall my own cringe-worthy growing pains —my recent cow blood confession, case in point.
2020, Angela Roquet, Out for Blood, unnumbered page:“No, cara mia. You are a vampling. The chance that you would drink too much and harm the comar is too great. I stay.”
2011, Kristen L. Painter, Out for Blood, page 337:
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(derogatory, informal) A contemptible or insignificant vampire.
If you're hoping to taste my blood, little vampling, think again.
2023 August 3, Larian Studios (developer), Adam Smith (lead writer), Baldur's Gate 3, →OCLC, scene: speaking to Raphael with Astarion at Last Light Inn:"We're not looking for trouble," Otto hisses. "I suggest you head back home, vampling."
2023, Kendra Moreno, Philomena And The Seven Deaths, unnumbered page:“And De Luca’s vamplings blame us for his murder,” Jackson snapped. “Don’t suppose you want to correct that piece of misinformation, do you?”
2016, Keri Arthur, Flameout, page 285:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| vamplings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |