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hammy

/ˈhæmi/

hammyadjective

hammier

Comp.

hammiest

Super.

/ˈhæmi/

Translations

His performance was a bit too hammy for my taste.

Его выступление было немного слишком театральным для моего вкуса.

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Definitions

Overly theatrical or exaggerated in behavior or performance.

The actor's hammy portrayal of the villain made the audience laugh rather than feel intimidated.

Synonyms

hammynoun

hammies

/ˈhæmi/

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Additional translations

Definitions

Informal. A hamstring muscle, especially when strained or injured.

He missed the rest of the game after pulling a hammy during the first quarter.

Synonyms

histrionic performer

ham actor