camp it up

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kamp it uhp]
- /kæmp ɪt ʌp/
- /kæmp ɪt ʌp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kamp it uhp]
- /kæmp ɪt ʌp/

Definitions of camp it up words

phrase camp it up If a performer camps it up, they deliberately perform in an exaggerated and often amusing way. 3
noun camp it up to seek to focus attention on oneself by making an ostentatious display, overacting, etc 3
noun camp it up to flaunt one's homosexuality 3
noun camp it up to behave in a camp way 3
noun camp it up something that provides sophisticated, knowing amusement, as by virtue of its being artlessly mannered or stylized, self-consciously artificial and extravagant, or teasingly ingenuous and sentimental. 1
noun camp it up a person who adopts a teasing, theatrical manner, especially for the amusement of others. 1

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Origin of camp it up

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

1905-10; perhaps dial. camp impetuous, uncouth person (see kemp1); hence, slightly objectionable, effeminate, homosexual; in some senses probably special use of camp1 brothel, meeting place of male homosexuals

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Parts of speech for Camp it up

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exclamation

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camp it up popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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