vamped

vamp

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [vamp]
- /væmp/
- /væmpt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vamp]
- /væmp/

Definitions of vamped word

noun vamped a seductive woman who uses her sensuality to exploit men. 1
verb with object vamped to use feminine charms upon; seduce. 1
verb without object vamped to act as a vamp. 1

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Origin of vamped

First appearance:

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; Middle English vampe < Anglo-French; Middle French avant-pie, equivalent to avant- fore- (see avaunt) + pie foot (French pied; see -ped)

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Parts of speech for Vamped

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Vamped

vamped popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

vamped usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for vamped

adj vamped

impromptu — made or done without previous preparation: an impromptu address to the unexpected crowds.
improv — improvisation.

verb vamped

coquetted — to coquet.
mousetrapped — Simple past tense and past participle of mousetrap.

noun vamped

flirted — Simple past tense and past participle of flirt.

adjective vamped

improviso — (obsolete) Not prepared beforehand; unpremeditated; extemporaneous.

All 6 Synonyms of vamped