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vampy

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vamp 2   (vāmp)   
n.  A woman who uses her sex appeal to entrap and exploit men.
v.   vamped, vamp·ing, vamps

v.   tr.
To seduce or exploit (someone) in the manner of a vamp.
v.   intr.
To play the part of a vamp.

[Short for vampire.]
vamp'ish adj., vamp'ish·ly adv., vamp'y adj.
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