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View usage for: (væmp) Word forms: plural vampscountable nounIf you describe a woman as a vamp, you mean that she uses her sexual attractiveness to get what she wants. [disapproval]Synonyms: seductress, siren, femme fatale, temptress More Synonyms of vamp More Synonyms of vamp vamp in British English 1 (væmp) informal noun1. a seductive woman who exploits men by use of her sexual charms verb2. to exploit (a man) in the fashion of a vamp Derived forms vamper (ˈvamper) noun vampish (ˈvampish) adjective vampishly (ˈvampishly) adverb Word origin C20: short for vampirevamp in British English 2 (væmp) noun1. something patched up to make it look new 2. the reworking of a theme, story, etc 3. an improvised accompaniment, consisting largely of chords 4. the front part of the upper of a shoe verb5. (transitive; often foll by up) to give a vamp to; make a renovation of 6. to improvise (an accompaniment) to (a tune) Derived forms vamper (ˈvamper) noun Word origin C13: from Old French avantpié the front part of a shoe (hence, something patched), from avant- fore- + pié foot, from Latin pēsvamp in American English 1 (væmp) noun1. the part of a boot or shoe covering the instep and, in some styles, the toes 2. a. something patched up or fixed up to seem new; patchwork c. Music a simple, improvised introduction or interlude, esp. a series of chords, as before a jazz solo or between songs played by a dance band verb transitive3. to put a vamp on; provide or mend with a new vamp Word origin ME vampe < OFr avampié < avant, before + pié, pied, foot < L pes (gen. pedis), foot vamp in American English 2 (væmp) verb transitive2. to seduce or beguile (a man) by using feminine charms verb intransitive3. to act the part of a vamp Derived forms vampish (ˈvampish) adjective Synonyms of 'vamp'seductress, siren, femme fatale, temptress seduce, tempt, lure, lead on More Synonyms of vamp Definition a sexually attractive woman who seduces men a vamp in a figure-hugging black dress Synonyms temptress Mata Hari mantrap (informal) Definition (of a woman) to seduce (a man) the scene in which the hero is vamped by a brunette siren Synonyms lead on flirt with toy with beguile chat up (informal) make up to trifle with make eyes at Additional synonymsDefinition an alluring or seductive woman who leads men into dangerous or difficult situations by her charm the allure of the femme fatale Synonyms seductress, siren, charmer, vamp (informal), Circe, enchantressDefinition to tempt or attract by the promise of reward They did not realise that they were being lured into a trap. Synonyms tempt, draw, attract, invite, trick, seduce, entice, beckon, lead on, allure, decoy, ensnare, inveigleDefinition a woman who is attractive but dangerous to men legendary screen sirens, Rita Hayworth and Betty Grable Synonyms seductress, vamp (informal), femme fatale, witch, charmer, temptress, Lorelei, Circe - valued
- valueless
- vamoose
- vamp
- vandal
- vanguard
- vanilla
Additional synonymsDefinition to entice (someone) to do something, esp. something morally wrong or unwise Don't let credit tempt you to buy something you can't afford. Synonyms entice, lure, lead on, invite, woo, seduce, coax, decoy, inveigle |