zombie
zombie Lexical Profile
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In Haitian folklore and horror fiction, a corpse said to be revived by witchcraft or supernatural means, moving and acting without conscious thought or free will.
"Classic horror films often depict a shambling zombie rising from a misty graveyard at midnight."
A person who appears lifeless, apathetic, or completely unresponsive to their surroundings, often due to extreme exhaustion or boredom.
"After pulling two consecutive all-nighters to finish his thesis, he walked around the campus like a zombie."
In computing, a computer connected to the internet that has been compromised by a hacker or virus and is used remotely to perform malicious tasks without the owner's knowledge.
"Cybersecurity analysts discovered that thousands of unsecured home routers had been turned into zombies for the network attack."
A potent tropical cocktail made from several types of rum, liqueur, and fruit juices.
"The bartender garnished the tall glass of zombie with fresh mint and a slice of pineapple."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the early 19th century via Haitian French and Haitian Creole 'zonbi', ultimately tracing back to West African Bantu languages such as Kikongo 'nzambi' (meaning 'god' or 'spirit') and Kimbundu 'nzumbi' (meaning 'ghost' or 'spirit of a dead person').