vamp up
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To repair; mend.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To remake.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To make up; invent.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “vamp up” mean?
To repair; mend.
Is “vamp up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.