Hams Meaning in English
word · lemma: ham
ˈhæmz
HAMZ
hˈæmz
HAMZ
Definition
Plural of ham. Can refer to pieces of cured pork, or informally, people (especially actors) who exaggerate for attention.
Usage & Nuances
'Hams' is most often used for the food, but in informal contexts can describe theatrical or attention-seeking people, especially actors. The phrase 'a couple of hams' is playful and not usually insulting. Do not confuse with 'HAM radio' (amateur radio operators).
Spanish: jamonesPortuguese (BR): presuntosPortuguese (PT): fiambres de porcoChinese (Simplified): 火腿Chinese (Traditional): 火腿Hindi: हैम्स (संधि) - हैम (मांस)Arabic: لحوم الخنزير المدخنة - ممثّلون مبالغونBengali: হ্যাম - নাটুকে (ব্যক্তি)Russian: окорока - любители покривляться (о людях)Japanese: ハム - お芝居好きな人Vietnamese: thịt nguội - người thích thể hiện (kịch, hài hước)Korean: 햄 - 과장된 행동을 하는 사람Turkish: jambon - gösterişçi (kişi)Urdu: ہیم - ڈرامائی (شخص)Indonesian: dăm bông - người diễn hài quá lố
Example Sentences
We bought two hams for the party.
basic
The store sells smoked hams all year round.
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Both hams were sliced before serving.
basic
Those two are real hams on stage—they love making people laugh.
natural
The comedy show is full of hams who just can't resist a spotlight.
natural
We ended up with way too many hams after the fundraiser.
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