vampling
nounEtymology From vamp (“a vampire”) + -ling.
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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:
- “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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- 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:
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Derogatory, Informal A contemptible or insignificant vampire.
- “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:
- "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:
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- 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: