1. in an exaggerated, theatrical, or overly dramatic manner
Usage: informal; often used to describe acting or behavior that is deliberately or unintentionally over-the-top

Examples

• The actor delivered his lines hammily, waving his arms and overemphasizing every word.
• She hammily clutched her chest and pretended to faint at the news.
• He spoke hammily about his accomplishments, making them sound far more impressive than they were.
• The villain laughed hammily, twirling an imaginary mustache.
• She hammily apologized for being five minutes late to the meeting.