vamp up

The term "vamp up" is versatile, often used to describe enhancement, creation, or improvisation.

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Definition

B2General

(informal)To enhance or improve something by adding new elements or features.

Example

  • They vamped up the old website with a modern design.

B2General

(informal)To create or put together something quickly or improvisationally.

Example

  • She vamped up a meal from the leftovers in the fridge.

C1Music

(technical)To play a short, repeated musical passage, often before a solo or between verses.

Example

  • The pianist vamped up a few chords before the singer started.

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