adj

kamp

Kamp (adj) means a dated informal spelling of "camp," meaning gay or effeminate. Example: “Older slang glossaries sometimes list "kamp" as an alternative spelling of "camp.”

adj

A dated informal spelling of "camp," meaning gay or effeminate.

"Older slang glossaries sometimes list "kamp" as an alternative spelling of "camp.""

How to use kamp

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old-fashioned alternate spelling of "camp" used to describe someone or something flamboyantly gay.

Common mistake

This is a rare variant spelling — "camp" is by far the standard form today.

Easily confused with

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Etymology

A spelling variant of "camp" in its slang sense of "homosexual."

Rhymes for kamp

amp damp camp vamp lamp ramp tramp stamp champ swamp cramp clamp

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Frequently asked questions

What does “kamp” mean?

The word “kamp” means a dated informal spelling of "camp," meaning gay or effeminate. In plain terms, an old-fashioned alternate spelling of "camp" used to describe someone or something flamboyantly gay.

How do you pronounce “kamp”?

“Kamp” is pronounced kamp (/kæmp/ in IPA).

How do you use “kamp” in a sentence?

Here is “kamp” used in a sentence: “Older slang glossaries sometimes list "kamp" as an alternative spelling of "camp.".”

What part of speech is “kamp”?

“Kamp” is an adjective.

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