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

This gloss is powered by a blend of botanical oils like jojoba and sweet cherry oil that protect the skin barrier on the lips and comes in eight shades, including nude and pink hues along with deep, vampy browns and purples. — Tasha Nicole Smith, Allure, 2 Nov. 2026

In London, Naomi Ackie laced into Dilara Findikoglu’s leather vampy dress—a perfect choice ahead of Halloween weekend. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026

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

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

Word History

Etymology

vamp entry 1 + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above