vamp

Example Sentences

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But at times the strain of keeping up the brisk timing of the movie to fill two hours of stage time on essentially a single set results in comic vamping.

From The Wall Street Journal

He has also vamped up his Tiktok presence, posting lively behind‑the‑scenes glimpses into political life with a spring in his step.

From Barron's

She knew how to vamp like no other, using facial expressions and body language like building blocks to create everyone’s favorite characters.

From Salon

Earlier in the fourth quarter, when the home team was trailing, 30-14, the Amazon Prime crew had to do some vamping to keep viewers engaged.

From Los Angeles Times

Shackleton, glimpsed on camera in the studio where he vamped his narration, knows his act breaks and thematic beats.

From Los Angeles Times