English Explanatory Dictionary

campy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Characterized by camp or kitsch, especially when deliberate or intentional.
name
  1. Clipping of Campylobacter.

Pronunciation

/ˈkæmpi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-campy.wav

Word forms

campy campier campiest

Etymology

From camp (“an affected or exaggerated style”) + -y.

Synonyms

camp corny hammy sill tawdry vulgar

Derived words

campily campiness uncampy
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