Hammy (Adjective)
Meaning
Affectedly dramatic; overacted.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The actor's hammy performance of the villain made it hard to take him seriously.
- She rolled her eyes at her friend's hammy rendition of the tragic monologue.
- The children's school play was full of hammy acting, but it was still endearing.
- His over-the-top, hammy portrayal of the character earned him a few eye-rolls from the audience.
- The film's poor reviews criticized the lead actor's hammy performance, which detracted from the overall story.