Vamped: meaning, definitions and examples
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vamped
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slang usage
The term 'vamped' is often used in slang to refer to enhancing or improving something, typically by adding flair or excitement. It can imply making something more appealing or fashionable. In a musical context, to vamp can mean to repeat a short, simple accompaniment or pattern, especially in jazz or popular music. The term can also suggest a sense of urgency, as in when someone is vamping for time.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She vamped up her outfit with accessories.
- They vamped the song for a more modern feel.
- I had to vamp for a few more minutes before he arrived.
Translations
Translations of the word "vamped" in other languages:
🇵🇹 transformado em vampiro
🇮🇳 वैंपायर बनाया गया
🇩🇪 zu einem Vampir gemacht
🇮🇩 dijadikan vampir
🇺🇦 перетворений на вампіра
🇵🇱 zamieniony w wampira
🇯🇵 バンパイアにされた
🇫🇷 transformé en vampire
🇪🇸 convertido en vampiro
🇹🇷 vampire dönüştürüldü
🇰🇷 뱀파이어로 변신한
🇸🇦 تحول إلى مصاص دماء
🇨🇿 přeměněn na upíra
🇸🇰 pretransformovaný na upíra
🇨🇳 变成吸血鬼
🇸🇮 spremenjen v vampir
🇮🇸 breytt í vampír
🇰🇿 вампирге айналдырылды
🇬🇪 ვამპირად გადაკეთდა
🇦🇿 vampirə çevrildi
🇲🇽 convertido en vampiro
Etymology
The word 'vamped' derives from the term 'vamp', which in English slang first appeared in the early 20th century, around the 1910s. It is believed to have evolved from the term 'vampire', referring to a seductive woman who lures men into her web, often used in the context of silent films and early cinema. The concept of 'vamping' relates to the idea of creating a dramatic effect or restoring something with a more glamorous touch. Over time, it has taken on broader meanings in music and general usage, often signifying improvisation or adding flair. The modern slang usage reflects a blend of these historical roots infused with contemporary culture, where it encapsulates a sense of transformation and enhancement.