hammy

UK
/ˈhæmi/
US
/ˈhæmi/

Translations

hammyadjective
hammier
Comp.
hammiest
Super.
UK
/ˈhæmi/
US
/ˈhæmi/
His performance was a bit too hammy for my taste.
Его выступление было немного слишком театральным для моего вкуса.
hammynoun
hammies
pl
UK
/ˈhæmi/
US
/ˈhæmi/
Additional translations
Synonyms
histrionic performer
ham actor

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.