ham·my (h m  )adj. ham·mi·er, ham·mi·est Marked or characterized by overacting; affectedly humorous or dramatic. ham mi·ly adv.ham mi·ness n. |
hammy [ˈhæmɪ]
adj -mier, -miest Informal
1. (Performing Arts / Theatre) (of an actor) overacting or tending to overact
2. (Performing Arts / Theatre) (of a play, performance, etc.) overacted or exaggerated
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | hammy - affectedly dramatic; overacted dramatic - suitable to or characteristic of drama; "a dramatic entrance in a swirling cape"; "a dramatic rescue at sea" |
Translations
hammy
adj (+er) (inf) actor → übertrieben spielend; acting → übertrieben
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