campish

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English

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Etymology

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From camp (an affected or exaggerated style) +‎ -ish.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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campish (comparative more campish, superlative most campish)

  1. Synonym of campy (characterized by camp or kitsch)
    • 2018, Serkan Ertin, Hollinghurst, Camp and Closet, page 44:
      [] like a campish fantasy of the gay male libido []