walking dead
The phrase "walking dead" is commonly associated with zombies in horror fiction, but it also holds metaphorical and gaming-related meanings.
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Definition
C1Metaphorical
(figurative)Describes individuals who are emotionally numb or going through life without engagement, similar to a zombie-like existence.
Example
- After the tragedy, he felt like one of the walking dead, just going through the motions.
B2Video Games
(gaming)A situation in a game where the player can still interact but has no chance of winning.
Example
- Reaching a walking dead state in the game meant starting over was inevitable.
B2Popular Culture
(horror, fiction)Reanimated human corpses that move and act despite being deceased, often seen in horror stories.
Example
- The show 'The Walking Dead' features a world overrun by zombies.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "walking dead":
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