zombie

 
Pronunciation: /ˈzɒmbi/

noun

  • 1a corpse said to be revived by witchcraft, especially in certain African and Caribbean religions.
  • informal a person who is or appears lifeless, apathetic, or completely unresponsive to their surroundings.
  • a computer controlled by another person without the owner’s knowledge and used for sending spam or other illegal or illicit activities.
  • 2a cocktail consisting of several kinds of rum, liqueur, and fruit juice.

Derivatives

zombielike

adjective

Origin:

early 19th century: of West African origin; compare with Kikongo zumbi 'fetish'