hammy

adjective

ham·​my ˈha-mē How to pronounce hammy (audio)
hammier; hammiest
Synonyms of hammynext
: marked by exaggerated and usually self-conscious theatricality
hammily
ˈha-mə-lē How to pronounce hammy (audio)
adverb
hamminess
ˈha-mē-nəs How to pronounce hammy (audio)
noun

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Examples of hammy in a Sentence

a hammy singer whose overwrought renditions of love songs just beg listeners to cry
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Toasty, cheesy, hammy—they're a true Southern delight. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026 The extended farewells that occupied the first half of the episode were both tedious and hammy. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026 Keep those rosary beads handy whenever Aaron Gordon grabs his hammy. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026 Grisham had been one of the Yankees’ hottest hitters before hurting his hammy running the bases in Toronto on June 12. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hammy

Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hammy was in 1929

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“Hammy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hammy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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