hammy
/ˈhæmi/
adjective
- 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.
- 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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