hammy in German
hammy in German is überdreht, übertrieben — hammy means overly theatrical or exaggerated in performance; hammy acting.
hammy in German
überdreht
Amateurish; characterized by overacting.
übertrieben
Amateurish; characterized by overacting.
What does "hammy" mean?
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adjective Overly theatrical or exaggerated in performance; hammy acting.
"The villain's hammy delivery got the whole audience laughing."
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adjective Resembling or tasting of ham.
"The soup had a faintly hammy aftertaste."
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noun (informal) Short for hamstring, or an injury to it.
"He pulled up with a hammy injury in the final sprint."
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hammy in a sentence
- The villain's hammy delivery got the whole audience laughing.
- The soup had a faintly hammy aftertaste.
- He pulled up with a hammy injury in the final sprint.
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What is "hammy" in German?
"hammy" in German is überdreht, übertrieben. hammy means: Overly theatrical or exaggerated in performance; hammy acting.
How do you use "hammy" in a sentence?
Example: "The villain's hammy delivery got the whole audience laughing." In German, "hammy" is überdreht, übertrieben.
Are there other ways to say "hammy" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "hammy": überdreht, übertrieben.
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