vamp
10 synonyms and 5 antonyms for vamp, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The front part of a shoe or boot covering the toes and instep.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
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".
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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.