Camp it up
phrasal verb
To behave more exaggeratedly or flamboyantly, typically in a playful or comedic manner.
He started to camp it up for the audience, knowing they would love his over-the-top character.
Often appears as...
- camp it up for the crowd
- camp it up on stage
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To behave more exaggeratedly or flamboyantly, typically in a playful or comedic manner.
He started to camp it up for the audience, knowing they would love his over-the-top character.
Often appears as...
- camp it up for the crowd
- camp it up on stage
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Playful Use
Used to describe someone being intentionally over-the-top for fun, often in entertainment.
The comedian decided to camp it up with his absurd costume and mannerisms.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Serious
Implies humor or irony; not meant to be taken seriously.
He loves to camp it up at parties by telling outlandish stories.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Speech
Considered informal and mostly used in casual conversation or artistic performances.
When she's with friends, she often camps it up to get a good laugh.
Pro Tip 1/3Playful Use
Used to describe someone being intentionally over-the-top for fun, often in entertainment.
The comedian decided to camp it up with his absurd costume and mannerisms.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Serious
Implies humor or irony; not meant to be taken seriously.
He loves to camp it up at parties by telling outlandish stories.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Speech
Considered informal and mostly used in casual conversation or artistic performances.
When she's with friends, she often camps it up to get a good laugh.
Pro Tip 1/3Playful Use
Used to describe someone being intentionally over-the-top for fun, often in entertainment.
The comedian decided to camp it up with his absurd costume and mannerisms.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Serious
Implies humor or irony; not meant to be taken seriously.
He loves to camp it up at parties by telling outlandish stories.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Speech
Considered informal and mostly used in casual conversation or artistic performances.
When she's with friends, she often camps it up to get a good laugh.
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