vamp
5 antonyms for vamp — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — The front part of a shoe or boot covering the toes and instep.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
The front part of a shoe or boot covering the toes and instep.
“The vamp of the boot was starting to crack with age.”
enchantress
femme fatale
man-eater
mantrap
seductress
she-wolf
siren
temptress
vixen
wolfess
flirt
coquette
Opposites
2. verb
To improvise or throw something together, often to fill time (often "vamp up").
“The band vamped for a few extra bars while the singer found her mic.”
Antonyms
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman vampe, referring to the part of a stocking covering the top of the foot; the "seductive woman" sense developed later, likely shortened from "vampire".
Full origin of vamp →Frequently asked questions
What does “vamp” mean?
The word “vamp” means the front part of a shoe or boot covering the toes and instep. In plain terms, depending on context: the front of a shoe, an improvised bit of music, or an old-fashioned term for a seductress.
How do you pronounce “vamp”?
“Vamp” is pronounced vamp (/væmp/ in IPA).
How do you use “vamp” in a sentence?
Here is “vamp” used in a sentence: “The vamp of the boot was starting to crack with age.”
What is another word for “vamp”?
Words with a similar meaning to “vamp” include enchantress, femme fatale, man-eater, mantrap, seductress and she-wolf.
What is the opposite of “vamp”?
The opposite of “vamp” — its antonyms — are girl next door, ingenue, Casanova, promiscuous man and rake.
What part of speech is “vamp”?
Depending on how it is used, “vamp” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “vamp” come from?
The word “vamp” comes from Anglo-Norman. From Anglo-Norman vampe, referring to the part of a stocking covering the top of the foot; the "seductive woman" sense developed later, likely shortened from "vampire".
How many meanings does “vamp” have?
“Vamp” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the front part of a shoe or boot covering the toes and instep.
