vampy

adjective

ˈvam-pē 

vampier; vampiest

: of or relating to a vamp : vampish

also : risqué

a vampy minidress

Examples of vampy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Flowers tucked into her hair softened the look, while vampy makeup took the gothic energy to the next level. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026

For those not quite ready to descend immediately into oxbloods, blacks, and vampy winter tones, taupe offers a softer way in. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026

The look was gothic but sharp, leaning into a sort of vampy but feminine aesthetic rather than something that was true grunge. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026

Circled by a verdant reproduction of an enchanted forest, and dressed in a black swan-like two-piece by Ann Demeulemeester, Zardoya held the audience captive with her purring soprano and vampy stare. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

vamp entry 1 + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above