vamper

Meanings

• noun

  A person who engages in idle or excessive talk, especially when they are supposed to be doing something else.

  - "The vamper at the party would not stop talking about herself."
  - "John's friend was a vamper and always got them into trouble."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vamper
camper , rampager , mampager , dampener

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Variants

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vamp , vamped , vamper , vampers , vamping , vamps

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Etymology

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Originally used in the late 15th century as 'vampire' and later evolved to mean a person who talks excessively.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'vamper' is believed to have originated from the word 'vampire', which originally meant 'one who wanders in search of food'. Over time, the meaning of 'vamper' evolved to refer to someone who talks excessively.

2. In some cultures, 'vampers' are believed to be able to absorb the life force of others through their excessive talking.

3. The term 'vamper' is sometimes used in a more positive sense to describe someone who is charismatic and engaging, but this usage is less common.

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Related Concepts

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1. gossip: Both 'vamper' and 'gossip' involve excessive talking, but 'gossip' often has a negative connotation and implies spreading rumors or false information.

2. loquacious: A person who is 'loquacious' talks excessively and at great length, much like a 'vamper'.

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Culture

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The term 'vamper' is often used in a derogatory sense to describe someone who talks excessively and unnecessarily, causing a distraction or hindrance to others. It can also be used to describe someone who is idle or unproductive.

How to Memorize "vamper"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person talking non-stop, interrupting others and dominating conversations. This is what a 'vamper' looks like.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vamper' with the image of a talkative person or a distraction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'VAMP' to remember the meaning of 'vamper': 'V' for 'Vacuous', 'A' for 'Avoidable', 'M' for 'Mouth', and 'P' for 'Persistently'.

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