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hammy
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ham·my  (hm)
adj. ham·mi·er, ham·mi·est
Marked or characterized by overacting; affectedly humorous or dramatic.
hammi·ly adv.
hammi·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 [ˈhæmɪ] ADJ [actor] → exagerado, melodramático
hammy
adj (+er) (inf) actor → übertrieben spielend; acting → übertrieben
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