adverb
- in a camp or exaggerated manner; with deliberate, theatrical affectation or humor
Usage: informal; often used to describe performance, style, or behavior that is intentionally over-the-top or humorous
Examples
- The actor delivered the line campily, winking at the audience.
- She dressed campily for the costume party in a sequined outfit and feather boa.
- He campily imitated the villain's dramatic gestures.
- The film embraced its B-movie roots by playing the dialogue campily.
- They campily recreated the 1980s music video with exaggerated dance moves.