Hammy
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An overacting actor or a performance that is over-the-top. Often characterized by using too much volume when speaking, making theatrical gestures or overemphasizing big emotions. Hammy actors are not necessarily bad actors - what can be regarded as charismatic in one context can easily become hilarious in the wrong one. Brian Blessed, Vincent Price and William Shatner are prime examples of hammy actors. Can also be used as a verb: hamming.
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A way of refering to ones hamstring/s.
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A word used to describe someone that you cant forget. Someone who is always on your mind and someone you love very much.
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the opposite of cheesy. the verb: to ham
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(of acting or an actor) exaggerated or over-theatrical.
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