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camper

KAM-pur/ˈkæmpɚ/UKKAM-puh/ˈkæmpə/

Pluralcampers

4 meanings of camper

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  1. 1
    nouncountable
    Someone who sleeps outdoors in a tent or simple shelter, usually for fun.

    Each camper pitched a tent near the lake before dark.

    The campers cooked their dinner over an open fire.

  2. 2
    nouncountable
    A van or truck with a small living space in the back for sleeping.

    Like a tiny house on wheels.

    They drove the camper to the coast for the long weekend.

    Our old camper has a tiny kitchen and a fold-out bed.

    Similarmotorhome, RV

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  3. 3
    nounderogatorycountable
    In a video game, a player who hides in one spot to guard something or attack others.

    Like someone who hides behind a door to surprise whoever comes through.

    Other players complained about the camper hiding near the exit.

    A camper waited by the doorway to shoot anyone who walked in.

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  4. 4
    adjective
    Comparative form of camp. Use this to say something is more camp than another thing.

    This show is much camper than the old one.

    Her outfit looked camper than anything else at the party.

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camper is a form of camp

camp, adjective: Done in a way that is over-the-top and tasteless on purpose, almost making fun of itself. Full entry

Forms
campcamper comparativecampest superlative
Spelling
camp → camper: add -er

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Origins

Meanings 1–3

From the verb "camp" plus "-er".

Meaning 4

From the adjective "camp" plus "-er".