In music, vamping is the repeated use of a phrase through an entire song or the improvisation on top of a repeated phrase through a song. Looping, samples and grooves are all examples of vamping, as is almost all popular music with repeated chord progressions. It is not a negative attribute, but implies building on top of a groove to create a song.

To stay up all night, like a vampire would because once the sun comes up they turn to dust.

To stall for time with flourish.

To get ready for a night out using heavy make-up for a stunning effect.

A word of the 60's and 70's used for the heavy assault on a person done by the police, usually during a political event or rally.

A mild form of foreplay in which lovers or boyfriends and girlfriends bite eachother in a playful way, usually on the neck or shoulder.