English Expression · Intermediate
ham it up
To deliberately exaggerate one's emotions or movements, or to overact or act hammily
Pronunciation: say ham it up
Meaning
To deliberately exaggerate one's emotions or movements, or to overact or act hammily.
Example
Near-synonym: camp it up
Near-synonym: camp it up
Practice tips
- Practice ham it up out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.