vampier; vampiest
Synonyms of vampynext
: of or relating to a vamp : vampish
also : risqué
a vampy minidress

Examples of vampy in a Sentence

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Tucking her rich brunette locks behind her ears allowed for the vampy lip and diamond earrings to shine. Christina Perrier, InStyle, 2 July 2026 Hudson turned up the volume in a vampy red gown and Infinity stunned in a striking oxblood mermaid look from Louis Vuitton. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 22 Feb. 2026 Paired with a septum piercing and a dark lip, last night’s choice points to a more vampy direction for the actress. Olivia Allen, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2026 Standouts include the vampy, campy room inspired by actress Trinidad Guevara and the sky-blue room that nods to both the national flag and the natural history painter Juan Manuel Blanes. Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vampy

Word History

Etymology

vamp entry 1 + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vampy was in 1949

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“Vampy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vampy. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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