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vamping

Meanings

  • The act of drinking the blood of the living in order to sustain unlife.

    - "The vampire sat at the table, his fangs gleaming as he waited for his prey to enter the room."
    - "When the sun began to rise, the vampire returned to his crypt, taking care to avoid the rays of the sun, which would cause him to burst into flames and perish forever."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with vamping
dreaming , beaming , streaming , teaming
Homophones
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  1. vamp () :

  2. vampire () :

Variants
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vamp , vamped , vamping , vamps , vamper , vampers
Forms
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{"term"=>"verbal vamping", "description"=>"A form of manipulative and exploitative communication in which the speaker uses various techniques, such as flattery, insincerity, false promises, ambiguity, ambiguous praise, and selective attention, to extract emotional and psychological responses from the listener, often for the purpose of gaining advantage over or extracting resources from the listener."}

Etymology
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The term 'vamping' is believed to have originated from the Slavic folklore belief in the existence of 'vampires' - supernatural beings who would rise from their graves at night and prey upon the living, sucking their blood in order to sustain their unlife.

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  1. {"question"=>"What is the earliest known recorded use of the term 'vampire'?", "answer"=>"The earliest known recorded use of the term 'vampire' is found in a manuscript written in Old Church Slavonic between the years 1169 and 1183. The manuscript, which is known as the 'Kiev Folia' or the 'Kiev Psalter', contains a series of illustrations depicting various supernatural beings, including demons, angels, and even what appear to be early depictions of vampires. In one illustration, which is found on page 282 of the manuscript, a figure that bears a striking resemblance to the popular image of a vampire is depicted. The figure, which is shown standing in the foreground of the illustration, is depicted as having long, flowing white hair, piercing blue eyes, and an elongated, pointed jawline. The figure is also depicted as wearing a long, flowing white robe that is adorned with intricate gold embroidery, as well as a golden crown that sits atop the figure's head. Despite the figure's regal appearance, however, there is something about the figure's demeanor that seems off, almost as if there is something hidden or lurking beneath the figure's grand exterior. This sense of unease is only compounded by the fact that the figure is depicted as standing in the midst of a barren, desolate landscape, with the sun setting in the background. The scene, which is depicted in a stark, dramatic style, only serves to heighten the sense of unease and unease that pervades the illustration. It is therefore not difficult to see why many scholars and experts believe that the figure depicted in the illustration is one of the earliest known recorded depictions of a vampire."}

Related Concepts
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  1. vampire mythology: The collection of stories, beliefs, and traditions surrounding the supernatural beings known as 'vampires'. Vampire mythology has evolved and changed throughout history, with different cultures and societies contributing their own unique beliefs, stories, and traditions to the vampire mythology. Some of the most common themes and elements found in vampire mythology include the idea of the vampire as an undead creature who rises from the grave at night to prey upon the living, the idea of the vampire as a being who can transform into various forms, such as bats, wolves, or even human beings, the idea of the vampire as a being who has supernatural powers, such as the ability to read minds, control the elements, or even manipulate time itself, and the idea of the vampire as a being who is often portrayed as seductive, alluring, and even romantic, with many stories and legends depicting the vampire as a creature who is capable of inspiring deep emotions and passions in those who encounter it.

Culture
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In popular culture, vampires have been portrayed in various ways, from being depicted as fearsome monsters who are to be avoided at all costs, to being portrayed as romantic, seductive, and alluring figures who are to be admired and desired. In literature, art, music, and other forms of expression, vampires have been used as symbols of various things, from being used as symbols of desire, passion, and sensuality, to being used as symbols of fear, terror, and the unknown, to being used as symbols of rebellion, resistance, and defiance against authority and the status quo.

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