hammy

adjective

ˈha-mē How to pronounce hammy (audio)
Definition of hammynext
as in theatrical
given to or marked by attention-getting behavior suggestive of stage acting a hammy singer whose overwrought renditions of love songs just beg listeners to cry

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Recent Examples of hammy The extended farewells that occupied the first half of the episode were both tedious and hammy. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026 The pedigree of the studio also shows in some of the vocal talent involved, which includes a hammy Michael Sheen as a scheming hotel owner and Brian Cox as Lorcan and Charlie’s kindly grandfather. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 1 May 2026 While the harp tends to invite a high literariness (Joanna Newsom being the most obvious example), Davis’ lyrics are very hammy, though that doesn’t feel like a failure so much as a deliberate flattening out of expression. — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026 Toasty, cheesy, hammy—they're a true Southern delight. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hammy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammy
  1. theatrical
  2. dramatic
Adjective
  • Additionally, owning Imax would provide any filmmaker that signed on to work with Netflix the opportunity for premium theatrical runs.
    — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Across the territories, panelists broadly agreed that Nordic cinema still carries a recognizable quality stamp, but that recognition alone rarely guarantees theatrical traction.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of theatrical
Adjective
  • Though the Roman telescope is often compared to Hubble, which launched in 1990 and has captured some of the most dramatic and memorable views of the cosmos, Roman’s capabilities far outpace its predecessor’s.
    — Denise Chow, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Sabu cast Ethan Juan, known for serious dramatic roles, and pushed him toward comedy.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of dramatic

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“Hammy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammy. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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