"vampire's teabag" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-vampire's teabag.ogg [Australia] Forms: vampires' teabags [plural]
Etymology: From an allusion between the appearance of a tampon, which has an attached string, and a teabag, along with the fact that a tampon is used to absorb blood, which the mythical vampire is reputed to drink. Head templates: {{en-noun|vampires' teabags}} vampire's teabag (plural vampires' teabags)
  1. (slang) A tampon, especially an in-use or used one. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Menstruation Synonyms: vampire teabag, vampire tea bag

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