campy

English

/ˈkæmpi/

adj
Definitions
  • Characterized by camp#Etymology 2|camp or kitsch, especially when deliberate or intentional.

Etymology

Suffix from English camp (fight, an affected exaggerated style, struggle, contend).

Origin

English

camp

Gloss

fight, an affected exaggerated style, struggle, contend

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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