Meanings
plural neckbiters
- informalA vampire.
With Welcome to the Rileys in the can awaiting release, Stewart is already back into the world of neckbiters and werewolves.
2009 April 4, Amy Longsdorf, “Kristen Stewart: Still indie at heart”, in Toronto Star
Origin
From neck + biter, likely after the pattern of ankle-biter.
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