"high camp" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} high camp (uncountable)
  1. (art, often attributively) A sophisticated form of camp. Tags: attributive, often, uncountable Categories (topical): Art
    Sense id: en-high_camp-en-noun-ZT9ZBObn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: art, arts

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