vamping

vamp

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Transcription

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

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

Definitions of vamping word

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

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Origin of vamping

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 Vamping

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Vamping

vamping 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.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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