ham

/hˈæm/

/ˈhæm/

Ham

a type of meat cut from a pig's thigh, usually smoked or salted

synonyms : gammon

an actor with an exaggerated theatrical style

synonyms : ham actor

a licensed amateur radio operator

(Old Testament) son of Noah

to ham

MAIN VERB

exaggerate one's acting

synonyms : ham it up

antonyms : underact

Examples

1. The ham had a smoky flavor.

2. The ham was glazed with a mixture of brown sugar and mustard.

3. A classic ham and Swiss cheese sandwich is always a crowd-pleaser for lunch.

4. She sliced the ham into thin strips and added it to her pasta dish.