vampier; vampiest
: of or relating to a vamp : vampish
also : risqué
a vampy minidress

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Priver looks glamorous for much of the film and gives a vampy performance. Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025 From Jennifer Lopez's vampy manicure to Dakota Johnson's minimalist merlot, the classic fall nail color is more popular than ever. Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025 Sewell likes a vampy red lip topped with thick coats of clear gloss. Sophia Panych, Allure, 22 Aug. 2025 From vampy shades to all glam metallics, there’s a fall manicure inspiration for everyone. Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vampy

Word History

Etymology

vamp entry 1 + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vampy was in 1949

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“Vampy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vampy. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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