vampy

\ ˈvam-pē

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vampier; vampiest

Definition of vampy

: of or relating to a vamp : vampish also : risqué a vampy minidress

Examples of vampy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Shorey’s depiction of the vampy ballerina is a scream, especially her flamboyantly self-incriminating musical number. — Sam Hurwitt, The Mercury News, "Review: ‘Murder for Two’ gets good and silly in Walnut Creek," 11 Sep. 2019 There was a lot to take in during Meghan Markle's surprise appearance at the British Fashion Awards last night: the vampy nail polish, the striking black dress, the ultra-dramatic spotlight in the background. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "Meghan Markle Paid a Subtle Tribute to Prince Charles's Work at the British Fashion Awards," 11 Dec. 2018 From mascara that builds up the sparsest set of lashes, to a go-to conditioner, and a vampy liquid lipstick made for cooler days, the only way the sale could get better is if the store subbed in crunchy leaves for packing peanuts. — Rachel Nussbaum, Glamour, "Tons of Beauty Products Are 50 Percent Off at Ulta Right Now," 25 Sep. 2018 Its trippy visual consisted of vampy women, neon panoramas and hallucinogenic references. — Bianca Alysse, Billboard, "Kendrick Lamar's 20 Best Songs: Critic's Picks," 5 Feb. 2018 For that issue, the sisters posed in black-and-white lingerie and fur coats, with vampy makeup and matching shag haircuts. — Andrea Park, Teen Vogue, "Bella and Gigi Hadid Pose Nude for British "Vogue"," 30 Jan. 2018 The pop star traded in her turquoise locks for a hot pink hue, she's already gone on a selfie streak to show off her new hue—accessorizing her fuchsia mane with tartan headwraps, bowler hats, and vampy plum lipstick. — Caitlin Petreycik, Seventeen, "Demi Lovato Goes Pink! Which Hair Color Is Your Favorite?," 24 Jan. 2014 But last night, Kim and Kourtney did just that: the two siblings hit the amfAR Gala in New York City with a more unified front, going very vampy in classic black dresses. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "Kim Kardashian West and Kourtney Kardashian Look More Alike Than Ever," 7 Feb. 2019 Stretching it out in vampy patent red thigh-highs, the singer put the fashun in athleisure fashion by working on her core while simultaneously committing to the pin-thin heel. — Vogue, "Lady Gaga Masters the Art of Yoga—in Heels," 28 Apr. 2018

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“Vampy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vampy. Accessed 12 Jul. 2020.

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