The phrase “happy camper” refers to a satisfied or contented person. It is often used in the negative, as in “not a happy camper”, to express dissatisfaction or unhappiness. The expression originated in the context of summer camps for US schoolchildren, where team spirit and togetherness create happy campers.
Some examples of how to use this phrase are:
- I was one happy camper when I heard the news.
- She’s just found out about the pay cut and she’s not a happy camper.
- Give me a beer and a good movie to watch and I’m a happy camper.
