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hammy Definition

hammy (hamē)

adjective -·mier, -·mi·est

Slang like or characteristic of a ham (actor); overacting

hammy Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • acting: Moments of high drama were rolled in with send-ups of the very worst hammy acting of the time.
  • performance: The problem here is not just the hammy performance of Anthony Hopkins.
  • dialog: It probably plays a lot better without the hammy dialog!

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