HAMMY

hammy

(adjective) affectedly dramatic; overacted

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Proper noun

Hammy

A diminutive of the male given name Hamilton.

Etymology 1

Adjective

hammy (comparative hammier, superlative hammiest)

Resembling or characteristic of ham.

Amateurish; characterized by overacting.

Noun

hammy (plural hammies)

(US, Australia, NZ, chiefly, sports, slang) Clipping of hamstring; a hamstring injury.

Etymology 2

Noun

hammy (plural hammies)

(informal, childish) A hamster.

Source: Wiktionary



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