campy
adjective
of, relating to, or characterized by theatrical or extravagant style, expressing playful irreverence or knowing amusement.
campiness
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a word derived from
campy.
Example Sentences
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Throughout, we’ll be tasked with minor actions — mining moon rocks in VR, for instance — and the actors will lead, guide and offer moon tidbits, all with a bit of improv-inspired campiness.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2025
Provided you can relax into the campiness once the suspense kicks into gear, “The Other Black Girl” is an easy binge that highlights its talent, especially Adebumola’s ample comedic timing.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2023
But rather than milk this boozy matron part for campiness, Heller leans on the unexpected warmth of 11th-hour momliness.
From New York Times ● Dec. 4, 2020
In this case, the two reexamined how the blatant campiness of Starship Troopers is what actually makes it great, and how its political and cultural themes were really quite clever and forward-looking for its time.
From Slate ● Nov. 25, 2020
Sheen is the only performer who embraces the inherent campiness of the story, and he alone makes his character’s motives at least somewhat understandable.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 14, 2020
