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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

vamp

/væmp/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does vamp mean?

noun, verb

A vamp is a device or part of a machine that is used to hold or guide something in place, or a person who habitually seeks romantic or sexual partners without forming a lasting relationship. In music, a vamp is a repeated musical phrase or section.

Example

"The engineer used a metal vamp to secure the loose wire in place."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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