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adjectiv

adjective deliberately exaggerated and theatrical in style, typically for humorous effect: the movie seems more camp than shocking or gruesome. • (of a man or his manner) ostentatiously and extravagantly effeminate: a heavily made-up and highly camp actor.

noun deliberately exaggerated and theatrical behavior or style: Hollywood camp.

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