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vamp

/vˈæmp/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

  1. a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
  2. an improvised musical accompaniment
  3. piece of leather forming the front part of the upper of a shoe

verb

  1. make up
    “vamp up an excuse for not attending the meeting”
  2. piece (something old) with a new part
    “vamp up an old speech”
  3. act seductively with (someone)
  4. provide (a shoe) with a new vamp
    “revamp my old boots”

Synonyms for vamp

Words that rhyme with vamp

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