Vamp Up (Verb)
Meaning 1
Make up; "vamp up an excuse for not attending the meeting".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- Vamp up a believable reason for leaving work early so your boss doesn't get suspicious.
- She managed to vamp up an excuse to get out of the party, which was fortunate since she really didn't want to go.
- When questioned about his whereabouts, Jack attempted to vamp up a convincing story about being at the library.
- I tried to vamp up a legitimate explanation for not completing my homework but it fell flat.
- After forgetting his wife's birthday, Tom had to vamp up an apology and a quick gift to make up for it.