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ham it up

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  • verb idiomatic, performing arts To deliberately exaggerate one's emotions or movements, or to overact or act badly.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • verb exaggerate one's acting

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synonyms (1)

Words with the same meaning

  1. chew the scenery

hypernyms (4)

Words that are more generic or abstract

  1. act
  2. play
  3. playact
  4. roleplay

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