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
But what is ultimately to be gained by making this a hammy, Neil Simon-esque romp?
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
For most of the show, Bad Bunny had been mugging merrily to the camera, flaring his eyes and making hammy gestures to illustrate his words.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
But sometimes this hammy hilarity can feel like a substitute for thoughtful plotting and considerate character development.
—Niela Orr, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
The result is moving, but just a little hammy.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
For most of the show, Bad Bunny had been mugging merrily to the camera, flaring his eyes and making hammy gestures to illustrate his words.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
But sometimes this hammy hilarity can feel like a substitute for thoughtful plotting and considerate character development.
—Niela Orr, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
The result is moving, but just a little hammy.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammy
Adjective
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The performance in German and English is on all levels the kind of theatrical spectacle that makes Broadway seem like a dying street in Nowheresville.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Kino Lorber is planning an awards season theatrical release this Fall followed by a digital, educational, and home video release.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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In the 90th minute, Adrian Marin delivered a driving cross into the box, and Martín Ojeda got just enough of his head on the ball to steer it home, sealing the dramatic victory.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Part of the villa juts outward in a dramatic cantilever supported by skinny columns, giving the structure a floating effect when viewed from the surrounding gardens.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 May 2026
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“Hammy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammy. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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