Definition of "Vamp" :

noun: piece of leather forming the front part of the upper of a shoe

noun: an improvised musical accompaniment

noun: a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men

verb: provide (a shoe) with a new vamp

"Revamp my old boots."

verb: act seductively with (someone)

verb: piece (something old) with a new part

"Vamp up an old speech."

verb: make up

"Vamp up an excuse for not attending the meeting."