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hamming

NOUN

acting

Synonyms

STRONG

assuming characterization depiction dramatics dramatizing enacting enactment feigning histrionics imitating imitation impersonation improvisation mime mimicry pantomime performance playing portrayal portraying posing posturing pretending pretense putting rendition seeming simulating stagecraft stooging theatre theatricals

WEAK

play acting showing off

Example Sentences

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He performed badly in sports and in school, but was a decent singer and could get a chuckle hamming it up in the school play.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2025

Was it necessary to have the head coach of the Warriors and a former Bulls shooting guard hamming it up on the party’s biggest night?

From Slate • Aug. 20, 2024

Regardless, he was having a grand time with his friends, hamming it up for pictures.

From New York Times • Oct. 29, 2022

It’s a sign TikTok has helped Daikyo overcome language and cultural barriers by simply hamming it up and getting a laugh.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 2022

She was hamming it up a bit, but that was fine, and so was her hoarse whisper.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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