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Meaning of camp

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

camp

Pronunciation:[kʰɛəmp][kʰɛəmp]

noun

Definitions

  1. An outdoor place acting as temporary accommodation in tents or other temporary structures.

  2. An organised event, often taking place in tents or temporary accommodation.

  3. A base of a military group, not necessarily temporary.

  4. A single hut or shelter.

    Example: a hunter's camp

verb

Definitions

  1. To live in a tent or similar temporary accommodation.

    Example: We're planning to camp in the field until Sunday.

  2. To set up a camp.

  3. To afford rest or lodging for.

  4. To stay in an advantageous location in a video game, such as next to a power-up's spawning point or in order to guard an area.

    Example: Go and camp the flag for the win.

camp

Pronunciation:[kʰɛəmp][kʰɛəmp]

noun

Definitions

  1. An affected, exaggerated or intentionally tasteless style.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Theatrical; making exaggerated gestures.

  2. (of a man) Ostentatiously effeminate.

  3. Intentionally tasteless or vulgar, self-parodying.