high camp
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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In a telling moment of high camp, he dubbed their touring entourage as the “Benevolent Army of El Primo,” with Cher playing the role of Prima Donna to Sonny’s all-encompassing, self-created moniker His Supremeness.
From Salon ● Nov. 23, 2024
But then doesn’t the high camp of “The Gilded Age” mark it squarely as a comedy?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2024
Hell’s Kitchen is high camp made easier to swallow thanks to food that’s better than it needs to be.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 17, 2023
An incredible performer whose work uses high camp.
From New York Times ● Nov. 8, 2022
Leaving their high camp at 27,230 feet as a party of six, the Ladakhis did not get away from their tents until 5:45 a.m.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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