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View synonyms for campy
campy
[ kam-pee ]
adjective
, camp·i·er, camp·i·est.
- of, relating to, or characterized by theatrical or extravagant style, expressing playful irreverence or knowing amusement:
a campy send-up of romantic operettas.
ˈcampy
/ ˈkæmpɪ /
adjective
- effeminate; affected in mannerisms, dress, etc
- relating to or considered characteristic of homosexuals
- consciously artificial, exaggerated, vulgar, or mannered; self-parodying, esp when in dubious taste
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- camp·i·ly adverb
- camp·i·ness noun
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Example Sentences
Oh this happened, and Williams sold it in all of its campy glory.
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It gets at the whole “cynical jockeying for power” aspect of the series, plus it sounds pretty intense—and campy!
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In the air is a Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas vibe, a little campy, a little naughty and a lot raw.
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And it's not exactly because Lifetime's version isn't nearly as campy or fun as many viewers might have been expecting.
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Some (many) critics would argue that that is seven campy, poorly made, arguable offensive films too many.
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