vamp

Example Sentences

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She knew how to vamp like no other, using facial expressions and body language like building blocks to create everyone’s favorite characters.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

The former Australian Paralympic swimmer wanted to vamp up her headshot and uploaded a full-length photo of her and prompted it really specifically that she was missing her left arm from below the elbow.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025

The couple sought broader social horizons in Europe and around 1917, rented the place to Hollywood’s top vamp, actress Theda Bara.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2024

“Whenever you hear that vamp, you think of ‘Jazz,’” she said, tapping her fingers like a drumroll.

From New York Times • Apr. 19, 2023

The three hops of the bunny became three struts of a vaudeville vamp.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli