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kamp
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.”
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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 notesIn 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.
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Older slang glossaries sometimes list "_____" as an alternative spelling of "camp."
Etymology
A spelling variant of "camp" in its slang sense of "homosexual."
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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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