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hammy

UK
/ˈhæmi/
US
/ˈhæmi/

Translations

hammyadjective
hammier
Comp.
hammiest
Super.
UK
/ˈhæmi/
US
/ˈhæmi/
surjouéJeu d’acteur ou comportement trop emphatique, artificiel.
The actor's hammy portrayal of the villain made the audience laugh rather than feel intimidated.
La composition surjouée du méchant par l’acteur a fait rire le public au lieu de l’intimider.
Additional translations
cabotinPlus familier ; surtout pour un acteur au jeu trop démonstratif.
Synonyms
forced
stilted
theatrical
exaggerated
overacted
hammynoun
hammies
pl
UK
/ˈhæmi/
US
/ˈhæmi/
ischio-jambierSens familier ; désigne le muscle ischio-jambier, souvent en cas de blessure.
He missed the rest of the game after pulling a hammy during the first quarter.
Il a raté le reste du match après s’être blessé à l’ischio-jambier au premier quart-temps.
Synonyms
hamateur
show-off
histrionic performer
scene-stealer
overactor
ham actor
ham

Definitions

hammyadjective
Overly theatrical or exaggerated in behavior or performance.
The actor's hammy portrayal of the villain made the audience laugh rather than feel intimidated.
hammynoun
Informal. A hamstring muscle, especially when strained or injured.
He missed the rest of the game after pulling a hammy during the first quarter.
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