camp | Word of the Day

May 07, 2019 camp [kamp] noun 1. something that provides sophisticated, knowing amusement, as by virtue of its being artlessly mannered or stylized, or self-consciously artificial and extravagant. verb (used without object) 1. to speak or behave in a coquettishly playful or extravagantly theatrical manner. word-trends What Camp Is ... And What Camp Isn't word-trends What's Happening With The Word "Unicorn"? WORD OF THE DAY camp continued... QUOTES Indeed the essence of Camp is its love of the unnatural: of artifice and exaggeration. -- Susan Sontag, "Notes on 'Camp'," Partisan Review, Vol. 31, No. 4, 1964 ORIGIN Many explanations have been offered, but the etymology of camp "something that provides sophisticated, knowing amusement, as by virtue of its being artlessly mannered or stylized, or self-consciously artificial and extravagant" remains obscure. The term entered English in the early 1900s. MORE FOR YOU 1 The Double Meanings For These Innocent Animal Emoji Sometimes, a lobster isn't just a lobster ... 2 Dissent vs. Protest: Why Choosing The Right Word Matters It seems political conflict in the 2010s has put the words dissent and protest at the center of our vocabulary. But are we using them correctly? 3 Why We Need Better Terms For People Who Identify As Two Or More Races Read how Professor Nicole Holliday explains why some individuals and groups that identify as two or more races are sensing a lexical gap for terms they would like for their own their specific racial combination. 4 Does "Spark Joy" Mean The Same Thing In English And Japanese? In the context of the KonMari method, joy goes beyond just happiness. So what does it actually mean in Japanese, then? 5 Is There A Difference Between "Calling In" And "Calling Out"? Do you say "calling out sick" or "calling in sick"? That debate could go on forever. But, "calling out" and "calling in" actually have very specific meanings in the world of social justice. © 2018 Dictionary.com, LLC. ABOUT CONTACT You are subscribed to the Word of the Day as: matzom229@gmail.com Subscriber since: September 06, 2017 Unsubscribe Dictionary.com, LLC. 555 12th Street Suite 500 Oakland CA 94607 Manage your subscription Terms & Privacy