Meaning of the word "ham it up" in English
What does "ham it up" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
ham it up
US /hæm/
UK /hæm/
Idiom
to overact or behave in an exaggerated way, often for comedic effect or to draw attention
Example:
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The actor really started to ham it up for the audience during the final scene.
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He tends to ham it up whenever there's a camera around.