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Meaning of ham actor

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

ham

Pronunciation:/ˈhæːm//ˈhæm//ˈhæm/

noun

Definitions

  1. The region back of the knee joint; the popliteal space; the hock.

  2. A thigh and buttock of an animal slaughtered for meat.

  3. Meat from the thigh of a hog cured for food.

    Example: a little piece of ham for the cat

  4. The back of the thigh.

ham

noun

Definitions

  1. An overacting or amateurish performer; an actor with an especially showy or exaggerated style.

    Synonyms:hambonehamfatteroveractortear-cat
  2. An amateur radio operator.

    Synonyms:radio amateur

verb

Definitions

  1. To overact; to act with exaggerated emotions.