campy (Meaning)

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campy (s)

providing sophisticated amusement by virtue of having artificially (and vulgarly) mannered or banal or sentimental qualities

The horror movie had a campy vibe with its exaggerated special effects and cheesy dialogue.
The play aimed for a campy aesthetic, incorporating flamboyant costumes and over-the-top performances.
Despite its serious subject matter, the film embraced a campy tone, eliciting laughter from the audience.
The old sci-fi TV show is renowned for its campy charm, attracting a dedicated cult following.
The musical production embraced its campy roots, delivering a whimsical and colorful performance.
The comedy skit was intentionally campy, featuring exaggerated characters and slapstick humor.
The fashion show featured campy designs inspired by retro styles and pop culture references.
The novel's campy cover art hinted at the lighthearted and playful tone of the story inside.
The restaurant's décor had a campy theme, transporting diners to a retro diner straight out of the 1950s.
The Halloween party was a hit, with guests dressing up in campy costumes inspired by classic horror movies.

providing sophisticated amusement by virtue of having artificially (and vulgarly) mannered or banal or sentimental qualities

prissy, camp, dandyish,foppish, sappy, girly, feminine, dudish, womanly, antimacho

manly, masculine, virile,masculine, virile, manly, mannish,mannish, manlike,manlike

The horror movie had a campy vibe with its exaggerated special effects and cheesy dialogue.

The play aimed for a campy aesthetic, incorporating flamboyant costumes and over-the-top performances.

Despite its serious subject matter, the film embraced a campy tone, eliciting laughter from the audience.

The old sci-fi TV show is renowned for its campy charm, attracting a dedicated cult following.