camp
UK: kæmp | US: kæmp
n. 1. A place where people stay in tents or temporary shelters, often for recreation or military purposes.
n. 2. A group of people sharing the same ideals or style, often used in phrases like "political camp."
adj. 3. Exaggerated or theatrical in style, often humorously so (e.g., "camp humor").
vi. 4. To live temporarily in a camp or outdoors.
The word "camp" originates from the Latin campus, meaning "field" or "open space." It entered Old French as camp (battlefield) and later Middle English, retaining its association with open-air living. The military sense (e.g., "encampment") emerged in the 16th century, while the stylistic sense ("campy") arose in the early 20th century, likely from theatrical slang.
We set up camp near the lake for the weekend.
The soldiers returned to their camp after the training exercise.
Her fashion sense is delightfully camp.
The film’s dialogue is intentionally camp and over-the-top.
They decided to camp in the forest during their road trip.