Vamp — meaning in English

English meaning

• vamp noun The front part of a shoe or boot covering the toes and instep.

Senses

Vamp is used for these senses in English:

• man-eater (by extension, slang) A seductive dangerous woman, often readily taking and discarding male romantic partners.
• vamp A flirtatious, seductive woman, especially one who exploits men by using their sexual desire for her; femme fatale. [from c. 1915]

vamp — full definition

1. noun The front part of a shoe or boot covering the toes and instep.
2. verb To improvise or throw something together, often to fill time (often "vamp up").
3. noun A seductive woman who uses her charm to manipulate men.

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