phrasal verb

Ham up

Rank #973Letter HInseparable

2Sections

Perform or act in an excessive way to attract attention or amuse people

Meanings

  • Perform or act in an excessive way to attract attention or amuse people (separable [optional], International English)

Examples

  • The children were HAMmING UP stories from the book.
  • He's HAMmING UP his frustration with the project.
  • Don't HAM UP your personal issues in the office.

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