camper

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Meaning · English

A person who stays too long at a table after eating.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I'm trying to get rid of the campers on table seven.

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).

Common questions

What does “camper” mean?

A person who stays too long at a table after eating.

Is “camper” formal or informal?

camper is generally slang.