Vulture

Word VULTURE
Character 7
Hyphenation vul ture
Pronunciations /ˈvʌltʃə/

Definitions and meanings of "Vulture"

What do we mean by vulture?

Any of various large birds of prey characteristically having dark plumage and a featherless head and neck and generally feeding on carrion. Species found in the Americas are in the family Cathartidae, and those found in Eurasia and Africa are in the family Accipitridae. noun

A person of a rapacious, predatory, or profiteering nature. noun

One of sundry large birds, of the order Raptores, which have the head and neck more or less bare of feathers, the beak and claws less powerful than in most birds of prey, and which feed largely or wholly upon carrion. noun

Figuratively, one who or that which resembles a vulture, especially in rapacity or in the thirst for prey. noun

The Vultur monachus. noun

Any one of numerous species of rapacious birds belonging to Vultur, Cathartes, Catharista, and various other genera of the family Vulturidæ. noun

Any of several carrion-eating birds of the families Accipitridae and Cathartidae. noun

A person who profits from the suffering of others. noun

Someone who attacks in search of booty noun

Any of various large diurnal birds of prey having naked heads and weak claws and feeding chiefly on carrion noun

Any of several carrion-eating birds of the families Accipitridae and Cathartidae.

A person who profits from the suffering of others.

A person, business, corporation or political body who/whichpreys on the misfortune of others. These people/businesses/political parties often present themselves as charismatic, and commence engineering involvement with people, businesses, communities or nations at the early signs of their downfall. Urban Dictionary

A guy who would woo a vulnerable girl who just came from a bad relationship or had a bad break up. Urban Dictionary

(verb) to actively wait until a relationship ends, and then swoop in and attempt to establish one's own relationship. However, no sabotage is done, as in a vulture circling above an animal (the relationship) dying in the desert. Vultures are scavengers, and let the relationship fall apart naturally so they don't feel guilty (although guilt may be present regardless.) Urban Dictionary

One who takes the leftover kills in halo. One who takes them frequently, and as much as possible. One who hears, "Killtacular killtacular killtacular". Urban Dictionary

A friend who would have sex with your gf/bf or spouse. A friend who would would get your date your ex knowing that you still love them Urban Dictionary

Someone who picks up all the drunk girls at a club. Like a vulture they circle around trying to find a girl who is trashed and then swoops in and tries to pick her up. Urban Dictionary

Definition: (verb) origin: Joseph "da Vulture" Oh - to quickly pick up the back up player to an injured fantasy player. Urban Dictionary

Guy at a party that doesnt drink but instead uses his sobriety to pick up less than sober females. generally considered a tool and scumbag Urban Dictionary

A mix of red wine and Coke. South American term. Slowly becoming popular among mohemians in the U.S. Urban Dictionary

1. (n) A driver who obstructs traffic in a parking lot waiting for someone to vacate a parking place. 2. (v) The act of obstructing traffic in a parking lot while waiting for a parking place to open. Urban Dictionary

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The word "vulture" in example sentences

They carry extra feed for some of the animals and leftover meat from a local butcher to stock what they call the vulture restaurant ❋ Unknown (2010)

I don't think being a vulture is a quality we should value in a President. neverobama ❋ Unknown (2008)

But Mitt Romney and Bain Capital were involved with what I call vulture capitalism. ❋ Unknown (2012)

Horrigan reports that "the freshness-expiration date on a dead and dangling vulture is about a month". ❋ Unknown (2009)

But you couldn't walk past a black vulture, particularly since a black vulture is a rarity. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In the world of business, venture capitalism, for instance, is often referred to as "vulture capitalism." ❋ Mitchell J. Rabin (2011)

The "bad guy" in Horton, a vulture, is voiced by Will Arnett, an American actor imitating a Russian speaking English. ❋ Roger Sutton (2008)

The slender-billed vulture is one of several vulture species in Asia that have been driven to the brink of extinction across its entire range due to Diclofenac, an anti-inflammatory drug used for cattle that is highly toxic to vultures. ❋ Unknown (2007)

I do not believe that every vulture is a maladjusted nightingale. ❋ Unknown (1970)

The firms they run are sometimes described as vulture funds that manage ❋ Unknown (2009)

He amassed his wealth by hollowing-out companies, laying off employees, ruining communities and practicing what is kindly called "vulture capitalism." ❋ Gerald McEntee (2012)

Conservatives and self-described "centrists" speak about "Bain Capitalism" -- aka "vulture capitalism" -- as if it were the inevitable result of immutable economic laws. ❋ RJ (2012)

Mitt Romney advocated a different approach based on Dickensian business practices that even some Republicans call vulture capitalism, which would have been alien to George Romney. ❋ Brent Budowsky (2012)

One of the reasons the country has been unable to recover is that it is being pursued by international debt speculators, known as vulture funds, through offshore tax havens such as Jersey, for debts that were run up during 30 years of war and civil war. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Britain is being urged to help close down a legal loophole that lets financiers known as "vulture funds" use courts in Jersey to claim hundreds of millions of pounds from the world's poorest countries. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Or take a look at Paul Singer, who has earned the nickname "the vulture capitalist." ❋ Robert Greenwald (2011)

The most obvious examples are: * [In laws] (spouses or children) who suddenly become interested in there extended families affairs when it looks like death and inheritance is looming. "They're inheritance vultures". * Relatively desperate men or women who act as a support when they notice a relationship is on the rocks. They tend to offer biased support with hope of gaining a partner, mostly due to their [lack of character], beauty or charm. "He's a vulture, after his mates girlfriend cause he can't find his own". * Loan sharks of all descriptions, but especially those who hang around Casinos with [semi-Legitimate] legal deeds/documents for extremely [undervalued] loans of cash for or houses, cars, jewelery etc... "If you go to the casino, avoid the vultures in the car park, they'll take you for everything you own". * Scammers,spammers and con-artists targeting middle class to poorer individuals. Combined internet/mobile messaging ones are the most recent mutation of these mutants. "Social networking individuals fall victim to vulture scammers/spammers in hope of meeting someone (special?)" * Unethical businesses/business people/government bodies who watch and often encourage the collapse of businesses for personal benefit. "That corporation is being a vulture, they are fraudulently or unethically undermining their competitors business efforts pure greed, not survival" * Corporations/Political bodies/ Governments who exploit developing nations poverty and misery. "It is apparent that 'x' country has used supposed political concern and intervention in 'y' countries [internal affairs] in order to [gain control] for purposes of power, economic greed and domination". ❋ 13th Hero (2008)

[Albert] just [vultured] Karen! You are such a vulture! You know she just [broke up] with John. ❋ Onebigjesus! (2008)

"You've really got some [nerve] to vulture us like that, [George]!" "But [Jenny]!" ❋ BTBAM14 (2008)

You're in a battle and just after [you kill] [the enemy] "You were killed by *[Vulture]*" ❋ *Vulture* Aka *SBG* Snuffaluff (2004)

That kid is a vulture, [im gonna] [punch] him [right in the face] ❋ Random Person (2005)

That guys a [fuckin] vulture! [Im] going to be a vulture [tonight]. ❋ Meh (2005)

I had to vulture Brandon [Jackson] after Ryan [Grant] [went down]. ❋ After-party/team Shimggie (2010)

Dude [Greg] is a [bigtime] player No he's not he's just a vulture he's got no actual game, anyone [could do] that. ❋ WolfpackrimjobsBRAH (2010)

After drinking 7 [Vultures], [Felix] was [tore up]. ❋ Avant/chi Fan (2007)

1. The vulture was waiting for a place in the [front row], even though there were plenty of places open in the next row. 2. He was [vulturing] me so closely that I didn't have room [to back] out. ❋ Heptune (2005)

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