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vamp
noun
verb
A seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
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noun
A seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
noun
An improvised musical accompaniment
noun
Piece of leather forming the front part of the upper of a shoe
verb
Piece (something old) with a new part
“Vamp up an old speech”
verb
Act seductively with (someone)
verb
Provide (a shoe) with a new vamp
“Revamp my old boots”
verb
Concoct something artificial or untrue
“Vamp up an excuse for not attending the meeting”
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Vamp up an old speech
Revamp my old boots
Vamp up an excuse for not attending the meeting
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