Zombie

/ˈzɒm.bi/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A fictional undead being created through the reanimation of a human corpse, often portrayed as mindless and cannibalistic.
In the horror movie, the town was overrun by zombies that craved human flesh.
A person who is lethargic or lacking in energy, often used metaphorically.
After staying up all night, I felt like a zombie the next day.
A computer program that has been hijacked by a hacker to perform malicious tasks without the user's knowledge.
The botnet was made up of thousands of zombie computers, all controlled by the hacker.
verb
To make someone into a zombie; to cause someone to act in a mindless or unresponsive manner.
The repetitive nature of the work seemed to zombie him out.

Etymology

The word 'zombie' is believed to originate from Haitian Vodou, where it refers to a reanimated corpse.

Common Phrases and Expressions

zombie apocalypse:
A scenario in which society collapses due to a widespread outbreak of zombies.
zombie costume:
A clothing disguise that mimics the appearance of a zombie.
zombie-like:
Describing someone who moves slowly and appears lifeless.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

A person who is extremely tired or exhausted.
After cramming all night, I feel like a total zombie today.
Someone who is not fully aware of their surroundings or is in a daze.
He walked into the room like a zombie after missing his morning coffee.