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ham

[ham] / hæm /
NOUN
one who overacts
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Some in Taiwan have pivoted toward survivalism, packing go-bags, stockpiling daily essentials and learning ham radio to prepare for internet blackouts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

You can go maximalist — an Alison Roman–style ham party, complete with pickled vegetables, fancy mustard and crusty bread — or you can go blissfully minimal with a giant sub sliced into generous hunks.

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2026

According to the report, Valerio bit the victim after the owner didn’t have the usual ham or “weenies” to lure him outside.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

I want to get to the ham in the shadow-docket sandwich.

From Slate • Jan. 3, 2026

I looked down at the plate of ham, boiled beans and fluffy biscuits.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney