Used to describe someone being intentionally over-the-top for fun, often in entertainment. The comedian decided to camp it up with his absurd costume and mannerisms.
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Not Serious
Implies humor or irony; not meant to be taken seriously. He loves to camp it up at parties by telling outlandish stories.
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Colloquial Speech
Considered informal and mostly used in casual conversation or artistic performances. When she's with friends, she often camps it up to get a good laugh.