Read the dictionary definition of vamp. All definitions for this word.
1. piece of leather forming the front part of the upper of a shoe
2. an improvised musical accompaniment
3. a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
4. provide (a shoe) with a new vamp
1. revamp my old boots
5. act seductively with (someone)
6. piece (something old) with a new part
1. vamp up an old speech
7. make up
1. vamp up an excuse for not attending the meeting