ham

ham

Audio Help (hām) Pronunciation Key n. The thigh of the hind leg of certain animals, especially a hog. A cut of meat from the thigh of a hog. The back of the knee. The back of the thigh. hams The buttocks. A performer who overacts or exaggerates. A licensed amateur radio operator. v. hammed, ham·ming, hams v. intr. To overact. v. tr. To exaggerate or overdo (a dramatic role, for example). [Middle English hamme, from Old English hamm. N., senses 6 and 7, possibly from ham-fatter, a poor or amateurish actor.]