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Word: Camp
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
early 20th century: of uncertain origin; probably from French se camper ‘assume a bold or provocative posture, strike a pose’, specific use of camper ‘encamp’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kamp
Dialects: British English
Definition:
deliberately exaggerated and theatrical in style, typically for humorous effect
Short Definition:exaggerated
Examples:- the movie seems more camp than shocking or gruesome
Definition:
extravagantly flamboyant or affected, in a way stereotypically associated with some gay men
Short Definition:effeminate
Examples:- a heavily made-up and highly camp actor
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