hammy

/ˈhæmi/
adjective
  1. Exaggerated, overacted, or overly theatrical, especially in a way that seems forced or amateurish.
    • The villain's hammy laugh was more funny than frightening.
    • His hammy acting made the audience laugh instead of cry.
    • She gave a hammy performance, waving her arms and speaking too loudly.
  2. Resembling or tasting like ham (the meat).
    • This cheese has a hammy, smoky taste.
    • The leftover ham gave the beans a hammy richness.
    • The soup had a slightly hammy flavor from the bone.
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