Pronunciation: [kˈampɪə] (IPA) 
The word "campier" is spelled with a "c" followed by "a", "m", "p", "i", "e" and "r". The IPA phonetic transcription for "campier" is /ˈkæmp.iər/. The initial "c" is pronounced like a hard "k" sound. The "a" is pronounced as "æ" like "cat". The "m" sound is followed by a "p" and "i", which sounds like "pie", and then an "e" which is pronounced like "uh". The final "r" sound is pronounced like a rolled "r".
"Campier" is an adjective that is used to describe something that is excessively theatrical, exaggerated, or flamboyant, often to the point of being intentionally humorous or absurd. It refers to a style or manner that is characterized by exaggerated and artificial behavior, appearance, or performance for entertainment purposes. This term typically applies to things that are considered kitschy, cheesy, or over-the-top, particularly within the realm of popular culture.
When something is described as "campier," it often implies that it is deliberately so, aiming to evoke a sense of amusement or irony. This can be seen in various forms of visual arts, fashion, music, movies, or performances, where exaggeration, eccentricity, and excess are utilized for their comedic or dramatic effect. The intention is to create a sense of exaggerated, artificial charm to entertain or amuse the audience.
The term "campier" is closely associated with the LGBTQ+ community, as it has been historically linked to the culture of drag queens, cabaret, and queer aesthetics. However, it can also be used more broadly to refer to any form of entertainment or style that embraces a deliberately exaggerated or theatrical manner.
In summary, "campier" describes something that is intentionally over-the-top, theatrical, exaggerated, or flamboyant, often for the purpose of entertainment or amusement.
The word "campier" is derived from the term "camp", which originally referred to a style or sensibility that is exaggerated, theatrical, and deliberately artificial. The term "camp" itself emerged in the early 20th century and was popularized by writer Susan Sontag in her 1964 essay "Notes on 'Camp'". It originally referred to elements of pop culture and artistic expression that were considered to be so bad, they became good in a humorous or ironic sense. Over time, "camp" has evolved and expanded to describe various forms of exaggerated or theatrical behavior, appearance, or artistic expression. "Campier" is the comparative form of "camp", used to describe something that is even more camp than something else.
