Victor LaValle

Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' was a story about the fear of immigration; the bad old bloodsucker swooping in from Eastern Europe and also preying upon 'our' vulnerable women.

American Author

Used to describe real creatures that drink blood for survival.

Literal Meaning

Invokes a sense of discomfort or disgust, often used to emphasize annoyance.

Negative Emotion

Refers to non-human species, although used metaphorically for people sometimes.

Not Humans

Refers to people who use others for personal gain, not actual bloodsucking.

Metaphorical Use

It's a strong insult implying someone is greedy or selfish.

Negative Connotation

Mainly used in informal contexts; may be too harsh or casual for formal situations.

Colloquial Term

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Bloodsucker