Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
high-camp
noun
/haɪ kæmp/
Definition
An extravagant or theatrical style that is often exaggerated and flamboyant.
Examples
- The fashion show featured high-camp designs that left the audience in awe.
- His performance was the epitome of high-camp, filled with over-the-top gestures and dramatic flair.
- The movie became a cult classic for its high-camp elements that entertained and amused viewers.
Meaning
High-camp refers to a sensibility that embraces the absurd and the exaggerated, often celebrating kitsch and the unconventional.
Synonyms
- Camp
- Theatricality
- Exaggeration
