camp it up en · VERB
Meanings
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(informal) To act a part in an exaggerated or affected manner.
Near-synonyms: chew the scenery, ham it up, overdo
Don't camp it up. Just follow the stage directions.
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(informal) To behave in a camp (campy) or effeminate way.
Don't camp it up. Just walk normally.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| camping it up | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| camps it up | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| camped it up | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| camped it up | Tense=Past | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
chew the scenery · overdo · camp · ham it up