Meaning of Dementor: A nickname for someone who has a gloomy, draining presence, often evoking the feeling of being emotionally or mentally exhausted.
Literal Meaning of Dementor: Literally, Dementor refers to the dark, soul-sucking creatures from the Harry Potter series that drain happiness and instill fear.
Popularity: Low.
Origin: English, popularized by J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series.
Example:
Jake: Have you noticed how Tom always brings down the mood in meetings?
Emily: That’s why we call him Dementor. He just drains everyone’s energy.
Jake: It’s a perfect nickname for him. He definitely has that effect.
Related Nicknames: Mood Killer, Energy Vampire, Gloom Bringer.