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ham

[ham] / hæm /
NOUN
one who overacts
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“Yes,” agreed Mr. Hummer politely, but not daring to take another bite, “I don’t recognize this as mutton or ham. It has an unusual taste.”

From Literature

A friend took her shopping and bought her a ham, a turkey and enough groceries to fill her refrigerator.

From The Wall Street Journal

Cast member Luke Manley, who compares himself to a ham sandwich, said, “I know I’m a chubby guy with glasses but I didn’t know I had a look.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"There will be extra gifts this year – and definitely turkey and ham on Christmas Day."

From BBC

The hostess usually puts on a nice spread: dips, fresh bread, cuts of ham and beef, Christmas tree-shaped chips with hummus and salsa cruda, mince pies, chocolate squares, etc.

From MarketWatch