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hammy

adjective (hammy, hammier, hammiest) — (informal)

«hammy» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(informal) Acting in an over-the-top, exaggerated, not natural way. tree →
Tasting or smelling of ham. tree →

In the lessons

In drama: «hammy acting» is too big and showy; a «ham» is an actor who overacts. In everyday talk: «That was a bit hammy!» A mild tease, often funny.

Examples

His acting in the school play was very hammy. tree →
The villain gave a hammy laugh. tree →
Don't be so hammy — just say the line. tree →
The film was fun but hammy. tree →
The soup had a hammy taste. tree →
She did a hammy faint on the sofa. tree →

Note

Informal. From «ham» = an actor who overacts. Comparative: hammier.

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