Ham
n.
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Home. [North of Eng.]
Ham
n.
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The region back of the knee joint; the popliteal space; the hock. (Anat.)
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The thigh of any animal; especially, the thigh of a hog cured by salting and smoking.
A plentiful lack of wit, together with most weak hams.
Ham
n.
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a person who performs in a showy or exaggerated style; -- used especially of actors. Also used attributively, as, a ham actor.
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The licensed operator of an amateur radio station.
Ham
v. i.
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To act with exaggerated voice and gestures; to overact. (Theater)
Phrases & Compounds
- ham it up
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to act in a showy fashion or to act so as to attract attention; to ham.