camp it up
verb1
Acting, Broadcasting, Entertainment, Film, Lifestyle, Media, Television, Theater Informal To act a part in an exaggerated or affected manner.
- Near-synonym: chew the scenery
- Don't camp it up. Just follow the stage directions.
2
Informal To behave in a camp (campy) or effeminate way.
- Don't camp it up. Just walk normally.
- Related terms
- camped-up