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

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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 Cardi dialed up the goth glam with thin angled eyebrows and a vampy red lip and wore her inky black hair in voluminous curls. Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025 From bob haircuts to vampy lip colors, the Modern Family star has never shied away from a bold beauty look. Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 25 July 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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