Definitions

1. noun

A person, especially a woman, who habitually goes out with a man, often in exchange for money or other benefits.

“She was a vamp who preyed on lonely businessmen.”

2. noun

A device that taps into a electrical supply to provide power, typically used in old cars or motorcycles.

“The old motorcycle required a vamp to keep the engine running.”

3. verb

To charm or fascinate someone, typically a man, in order to achieve a sexual or romantic encounter.

“He was vamp-ing his way through the party, trying to pick up women.”

4. verb

To remove the vamp from a shoe, typically to repair it.

“You’ll need to vamp the shoe before you can wear it again.”