hammed Definition

ham²
noun

colloq:
1a. theat.
A bad actor, especially one who overacts or exaggerates;
1b. theat.
Inexpert or clumsy acting. Also as adj.
Example: a ham actor
2. An amateur radio operator.

verb

tr & intr
hammed, hamming
1. To overact or exaggerate.

Form: ham something up (also)

Etymology: 19c: perhaps from hamfatter a third-rate minstrel.