Vamp
4 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A woman who uses her sexuality and allure to manipulate or take advantage of men.
“The classic vamp of silent cinema was often portrayed as both dangerous and irresistible.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/væmp/
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Wordle
Ends in the uncommon -AMP cluster, V and P are both low-frequency Wordle letters, making this a strong late-game guess
Scrabble
Worth good points with both V and P scoring above average, extends to VAMPED or VAMPING for a bonus play
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