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A camper is a person who sleeps outdoors.
Happy Camper
Does this have to do with someone who enjoys being in the woods?
You have a big smile on your face!
Why are you such a happy camper?
You know that audition I had?
Well I just found out I will be the new lead singer for the Flaming Frying Pans!
Get out! Congratulations!
I guess I'd be a happy camper,too!
A "happy camper" is a person who is cheerful or pleased.
A person does not have to enjoy camping to be a happy camper.
By the way, this phrase can also be used to point out when someone is in
a bad mood.
when someone is in a bad mood.
In that case, you say, "You are not a happy camper."
And that's English in a Minute.