noun
- plural of hambone; a person who exaggerates or overacts, especially for comic effect
- plural of hambone; the practice of slapping one's body rhythmically to produce percussion sounds, used as a form of entertainment or musical accompaniment
Usage: informal; often used in entertainment or performance contexts
Usage: informal; folk or street performance tradition
verb
- third person singular present of hambone; to overact or exaggerate one's performance
- third person singular present of hambone; to perform body percussion by slapping one's body rhythmically
Usage: informal
Usage: informal
Examples
- The comedians hambones their way through the sketch, making the audience laugh.
- Street performers often hambones to entertain crowds and earn tips.
- He hambones during the musical number, adding physical comedy to his act.
- The old vaudeville hambones were known for their exaggerated facial expressions.
- She hambones on her chest and legs to create a rhythmic beat.
- Those hambones in the talent show really knew how to work a crowd.
- He hambones whenever he tells a story, using his whole body for effect.