ham

Definition

  • n. meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
  • n. (Old Testament) son of Noah
  • n. a licensed amateur radio operator
  • n. an unskilled actor who overacts

Word forms

Present participle
hamming
Past tense
hammed
Third person singular
hams
Past participle
hammed

Example sentences

  1. n.

    I had a delicious sandwich made with smoked ham for lunch.

  2. a.

    His performance in the play was so hammy that it made everyone laugh.

  3. v.

    She tends to ham it up during family gatherings to entertain the kids.