camp it up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To act a part in an exaggerated or affected manner.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Near-synonym: chew the scenery
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To behave in a camp (campy) or effeminate way.
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “camp it up” mean?
To act a part in an exaggerated or affected manner.
Is “camp it up” formal or informal?
camp it up is generally informal.