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Meaning of camp it up | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. To act a part in an exaggerated or affected manner.
    informal
  2. To behave in a camp (campy) or effeminate way.
    informal

Examples

“Near-synonym: chew the scenery”
“Don't camp it up. Just follow⟳ the stage⟳ directions.”
“Don't camp it up. Just walk⟳ normally.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

camp out camp out on campaign campaigned campaigning campaigns

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