"vampirish" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈvampʌɪɹɪʃ/ [UK] Forms: more vampirish [comparative], most vampirish [superlative]
Etymology: From vampire + -ish. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|vampire|ish}} vampire + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj}} vampirish (comparative more vampirish, superlative most vampirish)
  1. Pertaining to a vampire, characteristic of a vampire; photophobic, parasitic etc.
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