campy
campy — adjective
- campypositive
- campiercomparative
- campiestsuperlative
1. Something that is campy, such as a film, a performance, or an outfit, is deliber
Something that is campy, such as a film, a performance, or an outfit, is deliberately exaggerated or artificial in a playful way that people find amusing.
Nora's vampire costume was wonderfully campy, with a red velvet cape and glittering fake fangs.
collocation: campy costume / campy outfit
The director gave the horror movie a campy style, with fake blood and exaggerated acting.
collocation: campy style
Brooke laughed at the campy dialogue in the old science-fiction show from the 1960s.
Feng decorated the party with campy plastic flamingos and neon streamers.
The musical was intentionally campy, with actors wearing huge feather hats and sparkly boots.
- kitsch
Kitsch focuses on objects/art that are considered tasteless or sentimental; campy emphasizes the playful, intentional exaggeration.
- cheesy
Cheesy is more negative and suggests something is cheap or of low quality; campy carries a more affectionate, knowingly humorous tone.
- over-the-top
Over-the-top describes any exaggerated behavior or style, without the specific humorous or ironic intention implied by campy.
- theatrical
Theatrical refers to dramatic, showy behavior but does not necessarily carry the kitsch or humorous quality of campy.
- subtle
Subtle means delicate and understated, the opposite of campy's bold, exaggerated quality.
- understated
Understated describes a restrained, modest style, directly contrasting with campy's deliberately showy nature.
文法句型
a campy + noun
be + campy
用法筆記
Commonly used to describe movies, TV shows, theatre productions, fashion, and interior decoration that embrace an exaggerated, artificial aesthetic for humorous effect.