camp

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camp
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Meanings
noun
  • a place with temporary accommodation of huts, tents, or other structures, typically used by soldiers, refugees, or travelling people.
  • the supporters of a particular party or doctrine regarded collectively.
    E.g. the change is aimed at accommodating last year's political agreement between the island territory's pro- and anti-independence camps
  • a fenced field or enclosed area for grazing.
verb
  • live for a time in a tent, especially while on holiday.
    E.g. holiday parks in which you can camp or stay in a chalet
  • (of livestock) assemble together for rest.
  • divide (land) and enclose with fences.
adjective
  • ostentatiously and extravagantly effeminate (typically used of a man or his manner).
    E.g. a heavily made-up and highly camp actor
noun
  • deliberately exaggerated and theatrical behaviour or style.
    E.g. Hollywood camp
verb
  • behave in an ostentatiously effeminate way (typically used of a man).
    E.g. he camped it up a bit for the cameras

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