vamp something up Definition

vamp²
noun

1. The part of a shoe or boot that covers the toes.

verb

vamped, vamping
1. To improvise (a simple musical accompaniment). See also revamp.

Etymology: 13c: from French avanpié forefoot, from avant before + pié foot.

Phrasal Verb: vamp something up

To refurbish it or do it up; to prepare something old or out-of-date for reuse by making alterations.To make it up from bits and pieces.