ham meaning and definition

HAM noun

Definition of ham (noun)

1. meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
   • synonyms: gammon, jambon
2. (Old Testament) son of Noah
3. a licensed amateur radio operator
4. an unskilled actor who overacts
   • synonyms: ham actor

HAM verb

Definition of ham (verb)

1. exaggerate one's acting
   • synonyms: ham it up, overact, overplay
   • antonym: underact