campest

camp

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kamp]
- /kæmp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kamp]
- /kæmp/

Definitions of campest word

noun campest something that provides sophisticated, knowing amusement, as by virtue of its being artlessly mannered or stylized, self-consciously artificial and extravagant, or teasingly ingenuous and sentimental. 1
noun campest a person who adopts a teasing, theatrical manner, especially for the amusement of others. 1
verb without object campest Also, camp it up. to speak or behave in a coquettishly playful or extravagantly theatrical manner. 1
adjective campest campy: camp Hollywood musicals of the 1940s. 1
adjective campest superlative form of camp: most camp. 0

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Origin of campest

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

1905-10; perhaps dial. camp impetuous, uncouth person (see kemp1); hence, slightly objectionable, effeminate, homosexual; in some senses probably special use of camp1 brothel, meeting place of male homosexuals

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campest popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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