IPA: /ˈvæmpɪʃ/
KK: /ˈvæmpɪʃ/
Having a seductive or flirtatious quality, often associated with a woman who is alluring and charming.
She wore a vampish dress that turned heads at the party.
Comparative: more vampish
Superlative: most vampish
Vampish → The word 'vampish' is derived from 'vamp' (from the slang term 'vampire', which itself comes from the French 'vampire', meaning a seductive woman) and the suffix '-ish' (meaning having the quality of). The term 'vampish' describes someone who has the qualities or characteristics of a seductive or alluring person, often with a hint of danger or manipulation.
Think of a 'vampire' as someone who is seductive and alluring, and the '-ish' means having that quality. This helps you remember that 'vampish' refers to someone who embodies those seductive traits.