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vamp [ vamp ]


noun  (plural vamps)
Definition:
 
seductive woman: a woman who is believed to use her sexual attractiveness for the seduction and manipulation of others



verb  (past and past participle vamped, present participle vamp·ing, 3rd person present singular vamps)
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb seduce somebody: to seduce and manipulate somebody by appearing to offer sexual intercourse

2. intransitive verb act like vamp: to act like or play the role of a vamp

[Early 20th century. Shortening of vampire]

vamp·ish adjective
vamp·ish·ly adverb
vamp·y adjective
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