vampy

adjective

ˈvam-pē

vampier; vampiest

Synonyms of vampy

: of or relating to a vamp : vampish

also : risqué

a vampy minidress

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Paired with a septum piercing and a dark lip, last night’s choice points to a more vampy direction for the actress. — Olivia Allen, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2026 Tucking her rich brunette locks behind her ears allowed for the vampy lip and diamond earrings to shine. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 2 July 2026 Hudson turned up the volume in a vampy red gown and Infinity stunned in a striking oxblood mermaid look from Louis Vuitton. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 22 Feb. 2026 Standouts include the vampy, campy room inspired by actress Trinidad Guevara and the sky-blue room that nods to both the national flag and the natural history painter Juan Manuel Blanes. — Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vampy

Word History

Etymology

vamp entry 1 + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of vampy was in 1949

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