1. comparative form of campy; more deliberately exaggerated, theatrical, or over-the-top in style
Usage: informal

Examples

• The sequel was even campier than the original B-movie.
• Her performance became campier as the play progressed.
• The director wanted a campier approach to the villain’s scenes.
• This version of the song is much campier than the serious original.
• The costumes grew campier with each act of the musical.
• Critics noted that the remake was campier but less charming.