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Definition of campy

campy

/ˈkæm.pi/
camp · y
Adverb:campily
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campy Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Deliberately exaggerated, theatrical, or kitschy in style, typically for humorous or ironic effect.

Example

"The midnight screening featured a famously campy science-fiction film from the 1960s with cardboard sets and melodramatic acting."

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• Rhymes for campy

• Nearby Words

campsite
campstool
campus
campy
camshaft
camu-camu
camus

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-20th century from the noun and adjective "camp" (referring to ostentatious, theatrical behavior), likely deriving from the French verb "se camper," meaning to pose boldly or flaunt oneself.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Campy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/campy
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