happy camper
The phrase "happy camper" likely originated from the contentment of children at summer camps and is now used informally in American English to describe satisfaction.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, humorous)A person who is thoroughly content or satisfied with their situation.
Example
- After getting the promotion, he was a happy camper.
- Despite the rain, she remained a happy camper throughout the trip.
B2General
(informal, humorous)Used in the negative to describe someone who is displeased or unhappy with a situation.
Example
- He was not a happy camper when he found out the meeting was canceled.
- After losing the game, the coach was definitely not a happy camper.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "happy camper":