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

Founded in 1994 by French editorial makeup artist and photographer François Nars, the brand arrived at a time when complexion was matte, blush was softly diffused, lips veered vampy or neutral, and eyes were super smokey. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Swap the classic French for plaid, vampy, and/or geometric tips. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 Aug. 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

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

Word History

Etymology

vamp entry 1 + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above