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Definitions of vamp:

  • noun:   piece of leather forming the front part of the upper of a shoe
  • noun:   an improvised musical accompaniment
  • noun:   a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
  • verb:   provide (a shoe) with a new vamp
    Example: "Revamp my old boots"
  • verb:   act seductively with (someone)
  • verb:   piece (something old) with a new part
    Example: "Vamp up an old speech"
  • verb:   make up
    Example: "Vamp up an excuse for not attending the meeting"


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