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ham

[ham] / hæm /
NOUN
one who overacts
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Mexico also agreed to recognize hundreds of food and drink products from specific EU regions, such as Parma ham and Roquefort cheese.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

From street football, proving people wrong and a ham and cheese jambon, this is how Coleman wrote his name into Everton folklore.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Research has found links between processed meats such as sliced ham, bacon and sausage to heart disease, stroke and some cancers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

It’s also a moment when exceptional, modern cooking would share a menu with “parsleyed ham in aspic” or something else that today’s diners would consider repulsive.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

"I might as well get some ham hocks for the collard greens and a chicken. After all, it is your birthday. Let’s spoil ourselves."

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals




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