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Vamp
01
an attractive woman who seduces men by her looks
Examples
The silent film star was famous for playing the role of a vamp.
She was a vamp who knew how to get what she wanted.
02
the upper front part of a boot or shoe, covering the top of the foot
Examples
The vamp of the shoe features intricate stitching for added style.
These boots have a reinforced vamp to withstand tough outdoor conditions.
03
a short, repeated musical phrase, often improvised, used as an introduction or accompaniment
Examples
The pianist played a blues vamp before the singer began.
The band kept a steady vamp going while the soloist prepared.
to vamp
01
to repair or furnish a shoe with a new vamp (the front part of the upper)
Transitive: to vamp a shoe
Examples
The cobbler vamped the old boots to make them wearable again.
She had her shoes vamped instead of buying new ones.
02
to act seductively toward someone
Transitive: to vamp sb
Examples
She vamped him with a slow, knowing smile.
The actress vamped her co‑star during the scene.
03
to repair or improve something old by adding a new part
Transitive: to vamp sth
Examples
They vamped the old jacket with a fresh lining.
The tailor vamped the coat by replacing the sleeves.
04
to invent or fabricate something, often quickly or without preparation
Transitive: to vamp sth
Examples
He vamped an excuse for being late.
She vamped a story to entertain the children.
