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bloodsucker

/ˈblʌdˌsʌk.ər/
blood · suck · er
Plural:bloodsuckers
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Adjective:bloodsucking
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• noun

1

Any animal or parasite, such as a leech, mosquito, or tick, that feeds by sucking blood from a host.

Example

"Hikers in the marshy woodlands wore thick boots to protect their ankles from aquatic bloodsuckers."

2

A person or organization that ruthlessly exploits, extorts, or drains money and resources from others.

Example

"The documentary exposed the predatory lenders as financial bloodsuckers preying on vulnerable families."

3

Any of several Asian arboreal lizards of the genus Calotes (specifically the Oriental garden lizard, Calotes versicolor), belonging to the family Agamidae, whose males develop a bright crimson head and throat during the breeding season.

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• Nearby Words

bloodstain
bloodstained
bloodstream
bloodsucker
bloodsucking
bloodthirstily
bloodthirstiness

Word Origin & Etymology

Attested from the 14th century, formed as an agent compound of Middle English 'blod' (blood) and 'souken' (to suck).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bloodsucker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bloodsucker
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