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hammy in German

hammy in German is überdreht, übertrieben — hammy means overly theatrical or exaggerated in performance; hammy acting.

hammy in German

überdreht
adj
Amateurish; characterized by overacting.
übertrieben
adj
Amateurish; characterized by overacting.

What does "hammy" mean?

  1. adjective Overly theatrical or exaggerated in performance; hammy acting.
    "The villain's hammy delivery got the whole audience laughing."
  2. adjective Resembling or tasting of ham.
    "The soup had a faintly hammy aftertaste."
  3. 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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