Campy (adjective)

  1. Exaggerated and theatrical in style, often to the point of being absurd or humorous.
  2. Having a deliberately exaggerated and theatrical style, often intended to be humorous or ironic.

Origin:

The word "campy" is derived from the word "camp" which is an aesthetic style and sensibility that regards something as appealing because of its bad taste and ironic value.

Examples:

  1. The movie had a campy, over-the-top quality that made it fun to watch.
  2. The play was a campy satire on Hollywood musicals.
  3. The drag queen's campy performance was a hit with the crowd.
  4. The TV show was a campy parody of old detective dramas.
  5. The actor's campy delivery of his lines was met with laughter from the audience.
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