hamming

Ham  (hm)

In the Bible, a son of Noah and the brother of Japheth and Shem.

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ham  (hm)

n.

1. The thigh of the hind leg of certain animals, especially a hog.

2. A cut of meat from the thigh of a hog.

3. The back of the knee.

4. The back of the thigh.

5. hams The buttocks.

6. A performer who overacts or exaggerates.

7. A licensed amateur radio operator.

v. hammed, ham·ming, hams

v.intr.

To overact.

v.tr.

To exaggerate or overdo (a dramatic role, for example).

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[Middle English hamme, from Old English hamm. N., senses 6 and 7, possibly from ham-fatter, a poor or amateurish actor.]

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Noun

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hamming - poor acting by a ham actor overacting acting, performing, playacting, playing - the performance of a part or role in a drama