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ZOMBIE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-10-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cutting and Thrusting Weapons
- Criminology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- zombie knife
1, record 1, English, zombie%20knife
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- zombie killer knife 2, record 1, English, zombie%20killer%20knife
correct, noun
- zombie slayer knife 2, record 1, English, zombie%20slayer%20knife
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Zombie knives are large hunting knives and small machetes which are designed to stylistically stand out from practical knives while maintaining functionality. They are a popular tool of choice for livestreamed knife attacks due to their aesthetics and effectiveness. 3, record 1, English, - zombie%20knife
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armes blanches
- Criminologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- couteau zombie
1, record 1, French, couteau%20zombie
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Inspirés de l'imaginaire des films et jeux vidéo post-apocalyptiques, ces couteaux sont dotés de lames longues, incurvées, dentelées, trouées et parfois gravées de slogans menaçants, mesurant généralement plus de 20 cm. Avec leurs manches fluorescents ou dorés, leur aspect massif, les couteaux zombies sont devenus, comme les [cigarettes électroniques jetables], des objets de fascination chez certains adolescents et jeunes adultes. 1, record 1, French, - couteau%20zombie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-11-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tranq dope
1, record 2, English, tranq%20dope
correct, familiar
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- tranq 1, record 2, English, tranq
correct, familiar
- zombie drug 1, record 2, English, zombie%20drug
correct, familiar
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tranq dope is an ever-fluctuating blend of xylazine, a sedative, and usually an opioid, with each type of drug binding to different brain receptors. 2, record 2, English, - tranq%20dope
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Both xylazine and fentanyl are psychoactive and add to the effects that a user experiences. Fentanyl is a short-acting drug and the addition of xylazine extends the resulting feeling of euphoria to mimic the effects of heroin. However, many users are unaware that the heroin is adulterated(or "cut") with these other substances, and this can lead to unintended side effects and even overdose. For example, when xylazine is injected it can cause open wounds such as skin ulcers and abscesses to form. With long-term use, these lesions can become widespread across the arms and legs causing tissue death, hence its nickname : the zombie drug. 3, record 2, English, - tranq%20dope
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- drogue du zombie
1, record 2, French, drogue%20du%20zombie
correct, feminine noun, familiar
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- drogue zombie 1, record 2, French, drogue%20zombie
correct, feminine noun, familiar
- tranq 1, record 2, French, tranq
correct, feminine noun, familiar
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La xylazine est un sédatif et analgésique utilisé par les vétérinaires pour endormir les grands animaux. Sur le marché noir, cette substance bon marché se retrouve de plus en plus mélangée à des opioïdes tels que le fentanyl et l'héroïne pour en prolonger les effets. Ce cocktail potentiellement mortel, surnommé «tranq» ou «drogue du zombie», expose les consommateurs à des risques accrus de détresse respiratoire, de ralentissement du rythme cardiaque et de sédation profonde. 1, record 2, French, - drogue%20du%20zombie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La consommation chronique de xylazine peut aussi entraîner d'importantes lésions cutanées et nécroses des tissus. La drogue contracte les vaisseaux sanguins, ce qui nuit à la bonne oxygénation de la peau et favorise le développement d'infections. 1, record 2, French, - drogue%20du%20zombie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-11-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sociology (General)
- Telephones
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- smombie
1, record 3, English, smombie
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- smartphone zombie 2, record 3, English, smartphone%20zombie
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Smartphone zombie or "smombie" has been used in popular culture to describe pedestrians who walk slowly and without attention to their surroundings because they are focused upon their smartphone. 2, record 3, English, - smombie
Record 3, Key term(s)
- smart phone zombie
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie (Généralités)
- Téléphones
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- zombile
1, record 3, French, zombile
proposal, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- smombie 2, record 3, French, smombie
avoid, anglicism, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Piéton qui se déplace le regard fixé sur son téléphone mobile, sans porter attention à son environnement immédiat ni aux risques pour sa sécurité. 3, record 3, French, - zombile
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zombile : mot-valise formé à partir de «zombie» et de «mobile». 3, record 3, French, - zombile
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
zombile : désignation proposée par un rédacteur-réviseur de l'Office des transports du Canada. 3, record 3, French, - zombile
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología (Generalidades)
- Teléfonos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- smombie
1, record 3, Spanish, smombie
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Término por el que se conoce a los peatones que caminan por la calle atentos al teléfono celular. Es el resultado de la fusión de las palabras 'smartphone' y 'zombie'. 1, record 3, Spanish, - smombie
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-02-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Risks and Threats (Security)
- Performing Arts
- Fine Arts
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- zombie apocalypse
1, record 4, English, zombie%20apocalypse
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A zombie apocalypse is a particular scenario of apocalyptic [film, television, art or] literature. In a zombie apocalypse, a widespread rise of zombies hostile to human life engages in a general assault on civilization. 2, record 4, English, - zombie%20apocalypse
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
- Arts du spectacle
- Beaux-arts
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- apocalypse de zombie
1, record 4, French, apocalypse%20de%20zombie
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-09-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Social Games
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- zombie tag
1, record 5, English, zombie%20tag
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Zombie tag. One person is the zombie and all others are humans. The zombie must show that [he or she] is the zombie by keeping their arms extended in front of them at all times.... Groans and sayings like "I want your brain" are encouraged. When a human is tagged [he or she becomes] another zombie. 1, record 5, English, - zombie%20tag
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Jeux de société
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tague zombie
1, record 5, French, tague%20zombie
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tague zombie. Les «zombies» n'ont pas le droit de courir, mais peuvent marcher rapidement. Tous les autres joueurs peuvent courir. Les «zombies» se déplacent les bras allongés devant eux, à la Frankenstein, et essaient de capturer les autres. [...] Le jeu se poursuit jusqu'à ce que tout le monde se soit fait prendre. 2, record 5, French, - tague%20zombie
Record 5, Key term(s)
- tague zombi
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Juegos de sociedad
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- mancha zombi
1, record 5, Spanish, mancha%20zombi
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zombi: persona que se supone muerta y reanimada por arte de brujería con el fin de dominar su voluntad. 2, record 5, Spanish, - mancha%20zombi
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
zombi: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que el sustantivo "zombi", plural "zombis", es la adaptación al español del anglicismo "zombie". Respecto al plural de las expresiones en las que entra la palabra "zombi", son válidas tanto la estructura en aposición "aparatos/bancos zombi" como la concordancia regular: "aparatos/bancos zombis". 3, record 5, Spanish, - mancha%20zombi
Record 6 - internal organization data 1984-06-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Military (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- raid designation 1, record 6, English, raid%20designation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
friendly) F) ami hostile(H) hostile kile(K) kile mix up(M) mélange synthetic(S) synthétique target(T) cible unknown(U) inconnu X-Ray(X) X-Ray zombie(Z) zombie 1, record 6, English, - raid%20designation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- appellation des raids 1, record 6, French, appellation%20des%20raids
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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