Campy
(adjective)
- Exaggerated and theatrical in style, often to the point of being absurd or humorous.
- 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:
- The movie had a campy, over-the-top quality that made it fun to watch.
- The play was a campy satire on Hollywood musicals.
- The drag queen's campy performance was a hit with the crowd.
- The TV show was a campy parody of old detective dramas.
- The actor's campy delivery of his lines was met with laughter from the audience.