vamp

noun
UK: /væmp/
US: /væmp/

  1. A woman who uses her attractiveness to manipulate men.

    1. She played the role of a classic Hollywood vamp.
    2. The movie featured a cunning vamp who always got what she wanted through deception.

  2. A piece added to the top of a boot or shoe.

    1. The shoemaker carefully attached the vamp to the sole.
    2. Decorative stitching adorned the vamp of her elegant leather boots.

Synonyms

seductress tease flirt
vamp verb

  1. To improvise or play something in a simple repetitive way, especially to fill time.

    1. The band vamps until the singer is ready.
    2. While waiting for the actors to arrive, the pianist began to vamp on a familiar tune.

  2. To behave seductively or flirtatiously.

    1. She tried to vamp him, but he wasn't interested.
    2. Knowing her power, she would sometimes vamp to get her way in business negotiations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vamp" in English means: A woman who uses her attractiveness to manipulate men., A piece added to the top of a boot or shoe..

The phonetic transcription of "vamp" is /væmp/ in British English and /væmp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vamp": seductress, tease, flirt.

Example usage of "vamp": "She played the role of a classic Hollywood vamp.". More examples on the page.