Definition of 'vamp'

Noun

1. a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
      Synonyms: coquette flirt vamper minx tease prickteaser
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"
      Synonyms: vamp up
2. piece (something old) with a new part; "vamp up an old speech"
      Synonyms: vamp up
3. act seductively with (someone)
4. provide (a shoe) with a new vamp; "revamp my old boots"
      Synonyms: revamp

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