Vamp
/væmp/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:14 pts4 letters
Definition of Vamp
noun
- The top part of a boot or shoe, above the sole and welt and in front of the ankle seam, that covers the instep and toes; the front part of an upper; the analogous part of a stocking.
- Something added to give an old thing a new appearance.
- Something patched up, pieced together, improvised, or refurbished.
- A repeated and often improvised accompaniment, usually consisting of one or two measures, often a single chord or simple chord progression, repeated as necessary, for example, to accommodate dialogue or to anticipate the entrance of a soloist.
- (by extension) An activity or speech intended to fill or stall for time.
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Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Vamp"
Vamp is a 4-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Vamp" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "vamp" is a medium-scoring word.