Proper name for a group of zombies?

[NinjaNick25]

I call it a target

[ZombieGranny]

The original link can now be found here.
http://web.archive.org/web/200412110908 ... enouns.htm

[fedbot]

I agree that a horde for a large moving group, stagger if its a small group staggering around , hive if they've settled somewhere, and target if they're visible to me.

[Hoot Harrington]

I'm still going with gaggle-fuck.

[Mr. E. Monkey]

I'm still going with gaggle-fuck.

What do I call a group of zombies?

Vindication.
(I told you they were real! )

[DTyra]

If the zeds are on the move then a horde, if not then a nest. Works for me, but I've passed a good bit of time enjoying everyone's responses.

[falmea]

I remember hearing 'a vexation of zombies' once...

[rageragerampage]

I would measure them in metric assloads.

[Lodewijk]

I read a story a while back that called them Bangs.

The specifics were a little different but the idea was that the whole thing ended with a BANG.

Edit: Aha! "The Rapeworm" by Charles Coleman Finlay.

[Roger Brough]

A gaggle. A gaggle of zombies.

Gaggle works for me. Unless they get into step.

[RESCUE-K9]

The accepted term is, I believe, a "Stagger" of zombies. Cause it sounds cool:
"Look at that stagger of zombies!"

You got my vote

[Mr. E. Monkey]

A gaggle. A gaggle of zombies.

Gaggle works for me. Unless they get into step.

You really enjoy digging up these old topics, don't you?

[EricCogs]

Mindless Zombies
Gaint wandering group - Horde (or alternatively a Clusterf*** of zombies)
Small wandering group - A few zombies

If they form up in one area and create their own "civilization" and have a bit of intelligence (or a hive mind thing)
Gaint Group - Colony or Hive (Maybe a Mindf*** of zombies? ...no guess that joke only works once)
Small Group - Pack

[Projo]

If you believe the 'Urban Dictionary' it's "Shamble."

See definition 6
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Shamble

[kf5ntj]

I vote for a Shamble of Zombies...
Or a Grimm of Ghouls.

(Edited to add: Spanked on my collective noun 'Shamble')

[PackLemming]

As a group of humans is a family, of wolves a pack, geese are gaggle, what would zombies be? I would say hordes.

I like the term MUSTERING for Zombies.

It sounds like Monstering but not quite.

[MacWa77ace]

Group of Zombies - A 'Decay' of Zombies
Example: 'Don't go near that assisted living facility, a Decay of Zombies lives there.'

But I like Shamble and Stagger too.
Example: 'Don't go near that gas station, there is a Shamble of Zombies over there.'
Example: 'Don't go near that Walmart, a Stagger of Zombies has been rumored to shop there.'

... or 'Drudge'

[Bostoned]

Has anyone suggested "cluster-f*ck" yet? I like to use that in a number of different ways but I think it would work in this scenario as week.

"There is a cluster-f*ck of zombies in that dilapidated building."

[squinty]

Jeez, in eight years this hasn't been resolved? Has anyone suggested an "infestation" of zombies?

[squinty]

No, wait: "A putrescence of Zombies?"

Or maybe it varies by number, "outbreak" refers to 1-5 in an isolated spot, "infestation" 5 - 50 scattered throughout a more generalized area, and "horde" = 50 or 100 or more, massed together and moving in the same general direction across the landscape.


Or, or, for the undead/back from the grave variety, a "resurrection" or a "disinterment" of Zombies?

[LittleQuick]

I would just call them what they looked like.
For example:
"Oh shit! Half naked face fucker is coming for a visit!"
"A big group o' shitters are over there."
"How many times have I told you? Shoot the asschompers in the HEAD!"
"Kim Jong-Il lookin' douche outside the door."

[joshuadaniel1982]

has anyone discussed the parameters of possible zombie physiology related to predatory acticity? i.e. hunting and targeting, and the possible methodology of sensory activity? also, i agree that the use of the term horde is accurate, but pack or swarm would also be accurate.

[redchigh]

I agree that different amounts should have different names, but what if there are two different behavior types for zombies? A la The walking dead? Some actively 'roam' (ie, walkers), and some just sit or remain in one place until they see you (lurkers)... Should they have different terms? I also like the idea of using words that will remind us of a better time period, before everything goes to hell...

I propose, for lurkers-
1-5, Childsplay to handle, Lurker, or 'Camper' (throwback to video games)
Dozen or two, give or take ie, a manageable number- 'Office' (as was mentioned)
25-100, or an unmanageable number- Fubat (I liked that one)

And for the 'roamers'/'walkers'
5-20, Stagger (since they move around more)
20-50, Horde/Herd
50+ Shitstorm

Of course they'd be somewhat interchangeable, the roamer terms could be applied to all... I just think they should be differentiated... Like Bees- Standing still? A hive. Attacking? A swarm.

[LittleQuick]

Of course they'd be somewhat interchangeable, the roamer terms could be applied to all... I just think they should be differentiated... Like Bees- Standing still? A hive. Attacking? A swarm.

If we say Hive it makes me think that they're a "Hive Mind" (assuming that they don't think together). Swarm makes sense to me, because they're mindless drones wandering around amongst each other to a common goal.