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- [kam-pee]
- /ˈkæm pi/
- /ˈkæm.pi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kam-pee]
- /ˈkæm pi/
Definitions of campy word
- adjective campy Campy means the same as camp. 3
- adjective campy effeminate; affected in mannerisms, dress, etc 3
- adjective campy relating to or considered characteristic of homosexuals 3
- adjective campy consciously artificial, exaggerated, vulgar, or mannered; self-parodying, esp when in dubious taste 3
- adjective campy characterized by camp (sense 6) camp (sense 6a) 3
- adjective campy flaunting effeminate homosexual mannerisms, usually for amusement 3
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Origin of campy
First appearance:
before 1955 One of the 4% newest English words
First recorded in 1955-60; camp2 + -y1
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Parts of speech for Campy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
campy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% 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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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for campy
adj campy
- crazy — If you describe someone or something as crazy, you think they are very foolish or strange.
- illogical — not logical; contrary to or disregardful of the rules of logic; unreasoning: an illogical reply.
- ludicrous — causing laughter because of absurdity; provoking or deserving derision; ridiculous; laughable: a ludicrous lack of efficiency.
- unreasonable — not reasonable or rational; acting at variance with or contrary to reason; not guided by reason or sound judgment; irrational: an unreasonable person.
- goofy — ridiculous; silly; wacky; nutty: a goofy little hat.
Antonyms for campy
adj campy
- sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
- logical — according to or agreeing with the principles of logic: a logical inference.
- rational — agreeable to reason; reasonable; sensible: a rational plan for economic development.
- wise — having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.
- realistic — interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical: a realistic estimate of costs; a realistic planner.
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