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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.
Although doing his best to serve the film's low key atmosphere, Vincent Price can't help relapsing into his hammy mannerisms at times.

Within the bizarre world of Flash Gordon, Brian Blessed can pile on all of his hilariously charismatic overacting, without fear of being perceived as hammy.

Star Trek is in many respects a ground-breaking series in the genre of sci-fi, but decidedly marred by William Shatner's hamming.
Hammy by JO_Wass December 13, 2013
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Gang slang for any sort of gun mostly glocks and pistols.
“ I just hit my plug like I need Hammy “ - Bris

“ nigga
Yes, I rock, hammy Glock, I'm gon' pop, nigga” - Tay-K
Hammy by cl0wnonspotify October 18, 2020
A hand job with a slice of ham wrapped around the penis.
Sarah had to stop at the local deli in preparation for the several Hammy J's she would be delivering that night.
Hammy J by ttag105 January 1, 2012

Hammy Hoe 

A female who attends the Hammonton School District and participates in the following activities:

-Talking to multiple guys
-Sending boof ass booty pics
-Playin boys
- sticking out their hip to make their ass look big in photos
- Wearing see through leggings
Damn bro, These hammy hoes trippin!

Nah nigga, ion fuck with those hammy hoes.

hammy clam

When a girl's roast beef is extra beefy.
That Hannah sure does have a hammy clam, it sure is slop.
hammy clam by Alec Glover November 4, 2015

Hammy Sosa

Referring to a state of drunkenness. The point in which you've exceeded your minimal drinking limit. The bar is serving $2.25 schooners, you've had 4.
I'm blacked out...i got hammy sosa earlier tonight.
Hammy Sosa by Narnia Marie June 16, 2011
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After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
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