Campy (Adjective)
Meaning
Providing sophisticated amusement by virtue of having artificially (and vulgarly) mannered or banal or sentimental qualities; "they played up the silliness of their roles for camp effect"; "campy Hollywood musicals of the 1940's".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The cult classic horror movie was known for its campy humor and over-the-top special effects.
- Her campy performance as a vampire seductress earned her a standing ovation from the audience.
- The decorative accessories in the hotel lobby were a deliberate exercise in campy excess, featuring neon colors and kitschy patterns.
- The director's campy reinterpretation of the classic fairy tale was a deliberate attempt to poke fun at traditional notions of good and evil.
- The singer's campy stage presence, complete with a feather boa and oversized sunglasses, added to the overall sense of playfulness and theatricality of her performance.