What does hammy mean?

Definitions for hammy
ˈhæm iham·my

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. hammyadjective

    affectedly dramatic; overacted

Wiktionary

  1. hammynoun

    a hamstring injury.

  2. hammyadjective

    Resembling ham.

  3. hammyadjective

    Amateurish; characterized by overacting.

  4. Etymology: Derived from ham.

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  1. hammy

    "Hammy" is a term often used to describe an acting performance that is overly dramatic, exaggerated, theatrical, or excessively emotional. This term is typically used in a critical or negative context, suggesting that the actor is not being authentic or natural in their performance. In general, it's a characterization that implies a lack of subtlety or nuance in performance.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of hammy in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of hammy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of hammy in a Sentence

  1. Theoniono Stilloin:

    Hammy: did that rat get away? Theoniono: WHAT ARE YOU DOING? Hammy: oh ok...

  2. Mike Conley:

    In the first quarter, I felt just the little tug or whatever in my hammy, i made the bench and made the staff aware … but it just kept getting more and more sore as I was running on it so they decided to pull me.

  3. Tim Weah:

    He kind of scared me because I thought he pulled his hammy.

  4. Dusty Baker:

    It has more to do with Michael, the workload on Michael’s legs, don’t forget he’s coming off that hammy. You’ve got to pick your poison. Do I give up some defense or do I take a chance on losing Michael? I’m more worried about that. We’re trying to protect Michael and keep his bat in the lineup at the same time.

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