camp (L484)

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(L484)
  • camp en
Language English
Lexical category noun

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L484-S2
English Flamboyance; ostentatiousness.

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L484-S3
English A man's actions, mannerisms, or speech when regarded as flamboyant or theatrical.

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L484-S4
English A man's actions, mannerisms, or speech when regarded as being stereotypically associated with gay men or otherwise considered feminine or unmasculine.

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L484-S5
English A gay man.

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L484-S6
English A gay man who is said to take themself too seriously

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L484-S7
English A gathering or meeting place for gay men.

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L484-S8
English A gay man who is considered to be ostentatious, over the top, theatrical, or flamboyant.

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...one who puts it on thickly... (American English)
She's such a camp. (American English)
L484-S9
English A person who is considered to be ostentatious, over the top, theatrical, or flamboyant.

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L484-S10
English A style of wit or humor, highly satirical in nature, often associated with LGBTQ+ people, especially gay men.

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L484-S11
English An aesthetic style and sensibility that regards something as appealing because of its bad taste and ironic value; said especially of art, performance, literature, etc.

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L484-F1
  • camp en

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L484-F2
  • camps en

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