vampdar

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Meaning · English

The ability to detect whether or not a person is a vampire.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

He could usually feel out vampires, but this big bad? Nothing. Not even a ping on the vampdar.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “vampdar” mean?

The ability to detect whether or not a person is a vampire.

Is “vampdar” formal or informal?

vampdar is generally slang.