adjective
hammy
Hammy (adjective) means Overly theatrical or exaggerated in performance; hammy acting. Example: “The villain's hammy delivery got the whole audience laughing.”
adjective
1
Overly theatrical or exaggerated in performance; hammy acting.
"The villain's hammy delivery got the whole audience laughing."
2
Resembling or tasting of ham.
"The soup had a faintly hammy aftertaste."
noun
1
(informal) Short for hamstring, or an injury to it.
"He pulled up with a hammy injury in the final sprint."
How to use hammy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOveracted/theatrical, or informally, a hamstring (muscle or injury).
When to use it
The hamstring sense is casual sports slang.
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Word forms
- Plural
- hammies
- Comparative
- hammier
- Superlative
- hammiest
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Etymology
Formed from hamster and the suffix -y.
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What does “hammy” mean?
The word “hammy” means overly theatrical or exaggerated in performance; hammy acting. In plain terms, overacted/theatrical, or informally, a hamstring (muscle or injury).
How do you use “hammy” in a sentence?
Here is “hammy” used in a sentence: “The villain's hammy delivery got the whole audience laughing.”
What part of speech is “hammy”?
Depending on how it is used, “hammy” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “hammy” have?
“Hammy” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: overly theatrical or exaggerated in performance; hammy acting.
