noun
Meaning 1
The bone at the center of a ham
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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hambone
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noun
Meaning 2
A ham; an eager or inferior performer
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, slang
Topics: acting, broadcasting, entertainment, film, lifestyle, media, television, theater
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noun
Meaning 3
A certain type of dance that involves making noise with the body, especially by slapping parts of the body with one's hands
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: dance, dancing, entertainment, hobbies, lifestyle, music, sports
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noun
Meaning 4
Four consecutive strikes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
Topics: bowling, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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verb
Meaning 5
To dance the hambone.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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History
Etymology
From ham + bone.