high camp
Noun
Meaning
high camp (uncountable)
(art, often attributively) A sophisticated form of camp.
Coordinate term: low camp
Synonyms
farce
burlesque
skit
travesty
slapstick
exode
comic opera
send-up
sendup
black comedy
burletta
inelegancy
prosaicism
comedietta
Examples
Olivier, spurred and moustachioed, was high camp": Robert Tanitch.
However, from a high camp at about convert they were eventually able to reach a point convert below the summit before they were turned back by strong winds.