How to Pronounce "camp it up"
expression
ˈkæmp/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈəp
KAMP-it-UP
kˈæmp/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈʌp
KAMP-it-UP
Definition
To behave or perform in an exaggerated, theatrical, or flamboyant way, often to be funny or draw attention.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæmp/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈəp
British English
kˈæmp/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAMP-it-UP
UK
KAMP-it-UP
Listen in Context
He likes to camp it up when he's on stage.
In the play, she decided to camp it up for a funny effect.
The actor was told to camp it up for the comedy scene.
Everyone started laughing when he began to camp it up during the talent show.