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Definition of ham

ham

adjective

noun - uncountable

verb - intransitive

  • to act in an exaggerated style, usually to make people laugh.

    Last edited on Dec 15 2010. Submitted by Jimmy P. from Bowling Green, OH, USA on Jan 06 1999.

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