Campy

Pronunciation: /ˈkæmpi/

Definitions of campy

adjective relating to or characterized by camp; deliberately exaggerated and theatrical in style, typically for humorous effect

Example Sentences

A1 The kids enjoyed the campy movie with lots of silly jokes.

A2 The campy decorations at the Halloween party made everyone laugh.

B1 The play had a campy vibe with over-the-top acting and flashy costumes.

B2 The musical had a campy charm that appealed to both young and old audiences.

C1 The director intentionally added campy elements to the film to create a nostalgic feel.

C2 Some critics dismissed the movie as campy and lacking in substance.

Examples of campy in a Sentence

formal The director intentionally added campy elements to the play to create a sense of nostalgia.

informal The movie was so campy, but we couldn't help but laugh at the cheesy dialogue.

slang That horror movie was super campy, like in a good way.

figurative Her over-the-top outfit was so campy, it was like she stepped out of a retro fashion magazine.

Grammatical Forms of campy

• past tense: camped
• plural: campies
• comparative: campier
• superlative: campiest
• present tense: camp
• future tense: will camp
• perfect tense: have camped
• continuous tense: is camping
• singular: campy
• positive degree: campy
• infinitive: to camp
• gerund: camping
• participle: camping

Origin and Evolution of campy

First Known Use: 1909 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'campy' originated as a slang term in the United States, likely derived from the word 'camp', which originally referred to exaggerated, theatrical, or humorous behavior.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of exaggerated or theatrical performances, 'campy' has evolved to also describe something that is intentionally over-the-top, cheesy, or kitschy in a way that is often enjoyed for its nostalgic or ironic value.