Vamp ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Vamp ( verb )

To improvise or make up on the spot, especially in music or acting.

Origin:

Originated in the early 20th century as a term in the entertainment industry.

Examples:

1. The jazz musician vamped on his saxophone while the other band members took a break.
2. The comedian vamped to stall for time while the technical difficulties were resolved.
3. She had to vamp a speech because she lost her notes.
4. He vamped a tune on the piano that the audience loved.
5. The actor had to vamp his lines because he forgot his script.

(As a noun)

Vamp ( noun )

To improvise or make up on the spot, especially in music or acting.

Origin:

Originated in the early 20th century as a term in the entertainment industry.

Examples:

1. The jazz musician vamped on his saxophone while the other band members took a break.
2. The comedian vamped to stall for time while the technical difficulties were resolved.
3. She had to vamp a speech because she lost her notes.
4. He vamped a tune on the piano that the audience loved.
5. The actor had to vamp his lines because he forgot his script.