adj
Meaning 1
Resembling or characteristic of ham.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
hammy
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rhymes with -æmi
adj
Meaning 2
Amateurish; characterized by overacting.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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name
Meaning 3
A diminutive of the male given name Hamilton.
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noun
Meaning 4
The hamstring.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Australia, New-Zealand, US, slang
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports
Examples
- 2004, J. L. Roberts, Braggin' Rights: Fantasy Football Rewind 2004 (2003 Season Recap), AuthorHouse USA, page 83, A slow start and hammy injury were major contributors.
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noun
Meaning 5
A hamstring injury.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Australia, New-Zealand, US, slang
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
Meaning 6
A hamster.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: childish, informal
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adjective satellite
Meaning 7
affectedly dramatic; overacted
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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History
Etymology
From ham + -y.
From hamster + -y.
Across languages
Translations
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Czech: šunkový — resembling ham
- Polish: szynkowy — resembling ham
- French: cabotin — amateurish; characterized by overacting
- German: übertrieben — amateurish; characterized by overacting
- German: überdreht — amateurish; characterized by overacting
- Polish: przesadny — amateurish; characterized by overacting