hamming

The word “hamming” has 2 syllables: ham-ming

It's pronounced as /ˈhæmɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for hamming?

In the thesaurus, “hamming” has 60 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for hamming along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for hamming

acting
acting out
aping
assuming
characterization
clowning
co-acting
co-starring
coacting
costarring
depicting
depiction
doing
dramatics
dramatizing
enacting
enactment
feigning
histrionics
imitating
imitation
impersonating
impersonation
improvisation
interpreting
masquerading
mime
mimicking
mimicry
miming
overacting
overplaying
pantomime
pantomiming
performance
performing
play acting
playacting
playing
portrayal
portraying
posing
posturing
pretending
pretense
putting
rendering
rendition
representing
role-playing
roleplaying
seeming
showing off
simulating
stagecraft
stooging
taking on
theatre
theatricals
underplaying

Meanings of hamming

verb
1. To overact; to act with exaggerated emotions.

Example Sentences

The actor was caught hamming it up for the camera during rehearsals.
She couldn't resist hamming for the audience, adding humor to her performance.
His playful hamming brought laughter to the room during the talent show.
The comedian's exaggerated hamming delighted the crowd at the comedy club.
Despite his serious role, he couldn't help but indulge in a bit of hamming during the scene.

On this page you'll find 60 synonyms or another words to hamming, such as: acting, acting out, aping, assuming, characterization, clowning, co-acting.

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