1. superlative form of hammy; most exaggerated, theatrical, or overdone in acting or behavior
Usage: informal; often used in entertainment or performance contexts

Examples

• His hammiest performance yet had the entire audience laughing at his ridiculous accent.
• She gave the hammiest reading of the poem, complete with dramatic hand gestures.
• That was the hammiest acting I've ever seen in a school play.
• He delivered the line in the hammiest way possible, chewing the scenery with every word.
• The hammiest part of the movie was when the villain laughed maniacally for two full minutes.
• She's known for her hammiest interpretations of Shakespeare, which audiences either love or hate.