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ham it up
ham it up
ham it up
to show expressions or emotions more obviously than is realistic
Here's a picture of Philip hamming it up for grandma when he was only three.
Usage notes: usually said about expressions made to amuse others
Etymology: based on the literal meaning of
ham
(an actor who performs with very obvious emotions and expressions)
See also:
ham
,
up
Common Names:
Name
Gender
Pronounced
Usage
Cherice
shə-REES
English (Rare)
Gorman
['gɔ:mən]
Quincy
['kwinsi]
Vivianne
-
French
Ruth
[ru:θ]
Tuija
TOO-ee-yah
Finnish
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