vamp 1 of 2

noun

Definition of vampnext
1
as in seducer

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2
as in coquette

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vamp

2 of 2

verb

as in to rib

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Recent Examples of vamp
Noun
Camellia appliqués and interlocking CC hardware decorated the vamp, while a narrow buckled strap wrapped behind the heel. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 20 July 2026 Considering glove flats are having a moment right now, this high-vamp style feels particularly perfect for 2026. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 12 July 2026
Verb
The song vamps where Railings used to weave and wind, its ever-busying rhythm section building tension atop its harmonic simplicity. — Craig Heed, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026 And these two guys who maybe in another iteration of Game of Thrones would be at each other’s throats are instead vamping in each others’ faces, getting down to the folk jams. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 19 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vamp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vamp
  1. seducer
  2. coquette
  3. rib
  4. charmer
  5. soubrette
  6. tease
  7. seductress
  8. flirt
Noun
  • Stoker’s Frankensteined creation was born from the history of the Anglo-literary vampire that begins with Polidori’s Ruthven, the first aristocratic, Byronesque and demonic seducer.
    — Robert Eggers, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
Definition of seducer
Noun
  • While many items in the Spellbound line go for a dark and spooky aesthetic, there are several coquette items to choose from, too—like iridescent glass pumpkins or light pink skeletons.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026
  • For example, shop a LoveShackFancy x Target WetBrush with a light pink coquette bow print to detangle your hair.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
Definition of coquette
Verb
  • Moreover, the shirts feature a subtle vertical ribbing, which creates a flattering, torso-elongating effect.
    — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 19 July 2026
  • In the summer, that typically takes the form of a stack of neutral tank tops, like this scoop-neck ribbed version.
    — Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Definition of rib
Noun
  • But Fortune’s thoughtful little charmer accomplishes the tricky task of dramatizing trauma and healing in terms accessible to all ages.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 July 2026
  • Querétaro is a highland charmer.
    — Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
Definition of charmer
Noun
  • Not only did diners want to enjoy her singing in the cabaret, no doubt many could not resist coming to see for themselves the soubrette who had inspired such fury in the late George VI.
    — Olivia Williams, Town & Country, 1 June 2021
  • That show featured a song called 'The Yama Yama Man,’ in which chorus girls cavorted in Yama Yama suits while a soubrette sang about the creepy Yama Yama Man.
    — Bulletin Board, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2017
Definition of soubrette
Verb
  • During the panel, del Toro teased a documentary that explores the process of creating the original film, which features appearances and commentary from Jacob Elordi, Cate Blanchett and Charlie Day.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 25 July 2026
  • Watch the trailer, which teases an intergalactic and perhaps inter-dimensional mission.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 July 2026
Definition of tease
Noun
  • Dumas’ sinister seductress Milady is now a British spy helping the Nazis.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The innocent girl turned jaded seductress, peeling off her sheer black lingerie to pose for the camera.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Definition of seductress
Noun
  • This is a strong day to pitch, perform, flirt, draft, or share something that feels alive.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
  • The daughter of screenwriter Arnold Manoff and Oscar- and Emmy-winning actress/director Lee Grant, Dinah Manoff played Marty Maraschino, the Pink Ladies' biggest flirt.
    — Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
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“Vamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vamp. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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