NYT Dictionary

CAMPY

/ˈkæmpi/
AdjectiveCAMP-ycamp-y · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019

Meaning

Characterized by camp or kitsch, especially when deliberate or intentional.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From camp (“an affected or exaggerated style”) + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

campcornyhammysilltawdryvulgarbourgeoiscomiccommoncommonplace

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2018, 2019.

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