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Definition of a happy camper

happy camper

noun

  • a happy person.
                                                                                                                                                                                            

    Citation from "EFF defends Yes Men from business rage over climate hoax", Ars Technica, Matthew Lasar, October 23, 2009 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.
    • See more words with the same meaning: happy.

    Last edited on Oct 27 2009. Submitted by Anonymous on Apr 18 2008.

origin

  • Evolved from a line delivered by Chevy Chase in the movie Vacation. Made more popular after US Vice President Dan Quayle foolishly used it in an address during a visit to American Samoa.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

    Citation from "Washington Talk: White House", The New York Times, Maureen Dowd, April 28, 1989 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

    Last edited on Oct 27 2009. Submitted by Anonymous on Apr 18 2008.

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Other terms relating to 'happy':

Definitions include: very pleased.
Definitions include: happy, content, pleased.
Definitions include: happy and content.
Definitions include: to display an embarrassing amount of happiness; to act like a geek (nerd).
Definitions include: happy and content.
Definitions include: happy, as a dog would be if it found it had an extra penis.
Definitions include: a mythical creature who is extremely happy or fortunate.
Definitions include: very happy.
Definitions include: inadequate or displeasing.

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Other terms relating to 'camp':

Definitions include: see sausage factory or sausage party.
Definitions include: to hurry.
Definitions include: an exaggerated style, overly theatrical.
Definitions include: 1: a general insult, especially in competitive games.
Definitions include: A party with lots of available, good looking females.

Other terms relating to 'happy':

Definitions include: "not all there".
Definitions include: happy and content.
Definitions include: misfortune that has a positive result.
Definitions include: happy and content.
Definitions include: very happy.
Definitions include: a contented person.
Definitions include: a marijuana cigarette; "joint".
Definitions include: a mixture of powdered high-sugar substances eaten or snorted by children and adolescents.
Definitions include: a handjob given by a masseuse/masseur after a massage.
Definitions include: any powdered drug that makes the drug taker happier or more energetic.
Definitions include: the area of space between the upper thighs, directly beneath the crotch, of slender women.
Definitions include: sexual intercourse.
Definitions include: a condom.
Definitions include: a woman who has sex with men because it genuinely makes her content and happy.
Definitions include: an antidepressant pill.

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