they played up the silliness of their roles for camp effect
campy Hollywood musicals of the 1940's
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campy — ☆ campy [kam′pē ] adj. campier, campiest Slang 1. characterized by CAMP (n. 6a) 2. flaunting effeminate homosexual mannerisms, usually for amusement … English World dictionary
Campy — Camp ist eine stilistisch überpointierte Art der Wahrnehmung von kulturellen Produkten aller Art (Film, Musik, Literatur, Bildende Kunst, Mode, Schminke etc.), die am Künstlichen und der Übertreibung orientiert ist; oft gehören die als „campy“… … Deutsch Wikipedia
campy — [[t]kæ̱mpi[/t]] ADJ GRADED Campy means the same as camp. ...a campy spy spoof. Syn: camp … English dictionary
campy — campily, adv. campiness, n. /kam pee/, adj., campier, campiest. of, pertaining to, or characterized by camp: a campy send up of romantic operetta. [1955 60; CAMP2 + Y1] * * * … Universalium
campy — adjective Characterized by camp or kitsch, especially when deliberate or intentional. Stu liked to watch campy B movie horror flicks from the 50s, not because they scared him, but because he found them funny. Syn: camp, corny, hammy … Wiktionary
campy — camp•y [[t]ˈkæm pi[/t]] adj. camp•i•er, camp•i•est pertaining to or characterized by camp: a campy spoof of romantic operetta[/ex] • Etymology: 1955–60 camp′i•ly, adv. camp′i•ness, n … From formal English to slang
campy — Ⅰ. camp [1] ► NOUN 1) a place where tents are temporarily set up. 2) a complex of huts and other buildings for soldiers, holidaymakers, or detainees. 3) the supporters of a particular party or doctrine regarded collectively. 4) a fortified… … English terms dictionary
Campy Russell — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda Campy Russell Datos personales Michael Campanella Russell Campy , Mr. Moves Nacimiento Jackson, Tennessee … Wikipedia Español
Campy (disambiguation) — Campy can refer to: * Camp (style) * The baseball player Roy Campanella * The baseball player Bert Campaneris * The bicycle component manufacturer Campagnolo … Wikipedia
Campy Russell — infobox NBA Player name = Michael Campenella Russell nickname = Campy, Mr. Moses, Camperson position = Shooting guard / Small forward height ft = 6 | height in = 8 weight lbs = 215 team = nationality = USA birth date = birth date and… … Wikipedia
