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 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 But her gamboling merrymakers, hammy showgirls, and blithe flaneurs insist otherwise. — Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for hammy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammy
  1. theatrical
  2. dramatic
Adjective
  • An example is Dogwood, which grew from a theatrical distributor to becoming a full-service company, releasing in UK theaters NAZA, the Gaza documentary film from Israeli directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Its theatrical identity takes cues from the neighboring Hanoi Opera House.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of theatrical
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  • Instead, the situation in Austin has taken a dramatic turn over the past three weeks.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • However, the government has announced a dramatic cut in the number of working holiday visas, from 31,000 to 5,000.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of dramatic

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“Hammy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammy. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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