zombie

/ˈzoʊmbi/

Definitions

1. noun

A reanimated corpse, typically depicted as being in a state of partial decay, with a strong desire to feed on the living.

“The movie was about a group of survivors trying to escape from a horde of zombies.”

2. noun

A person who is apathetic or lacks interest in life, often due to emotional or psychological factors.

“He felt like a zombie after losing his job and struggling to find a new one.”

3. verb

To act or move in a slow, stiff, and unresponsive manner, often due to exhaustion or lack of interest.

“After working all night, she felt like she was just zombie-ing through the day.”

4. verb

To copy or imitate someone or something in a mechanical or unthinking way.

“The AI system was accused of zombie-ing the accounts on social media.”

Synonyms

  • ghast
  • ghoul
  • undead

Antonyms

  • alive
  • human