hammy Definition
- 1(of an actor) overacting; excessively theatrical
- 2showing a desire for attention; overly dramatic or emotional
Using hammy: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hammy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
His hammy performance in the play was criticized by the reviewers.
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She always makes such hammy speeches at family gatherings.
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The movie was ruined by the hammy acting of the lead actor.
hammy Synonyms and Antonyms
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Phrases with hammy
ham it up
to behave in an exaggerated way to attract attention
Example
He loves to ham it up in front of the camera.
ham-fisted
clumsy or inept
Example
The company's ham-fisted attempts to improve customer service only made things worse.
Summary: hammy in Brief
'Hammy' [ˈhæmi] refers to an actor's overacting or excessively theatrical performance. It can also describe someone who is overly dramatic or emotional, often showing a desire for attention. The term is used in phrases like 'ham it up,' meaning to behave in an exaggerated way to attract attention, and 'ham-fisted,' meaning clumsy or inept.
