Ham — Defs

01 n. Home.

02 n. The region back of the knee joint; the popliteal space; the hock.

1.
The region back of the knee joint; the popliteal space; the hock.(Anat.)
2.
The thigh of any animal; especially, the thigh of a hog cured by salting and smoking.
“A plentiful lack of wit, together with most weak hams.” — Shak.

03 n. a person who performs in a showy or exaggerated style; -- used especially of actors. Also used attributively, as, a ham actor.

1.
a person who performs in a showy or exaggerated style; -- used especially of actors. Also used attributively, as, a ham actor.
2.
The licensed operator of an amateur radio station.

04 v. i. To act with exaggerated voice and gestures; to overact.

Phrases & compounds

ham it up — to act in a showy fashion or to act so as to attract attention; to ham.