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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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