I did a Christmas video today with a bunch of co-workers and they called me a "ham." I have no idea what that means.
2006-12-06 16:02:47 · 11 answers · asked by Marie 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
A ham is somebody who loves to put on a show. Hamming it up, means to act up for the attention of others.
2006-12-06 16:05:52 · answer #1 · answered by oohhbother 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Modelling is serious and restrictive ;doing hours of tireless and repititious movements. Being a " ham" is more of a Center stage personality. Where you like to entertain by making yourself noticed in a good way. Have you tried a few nights at a yuk yuks. Or better yet volunteer some centre stage fun at the Giggle Dam dinner and theatre house in Port Coquitlam . There on stage you would get all the attention you as a " ham " would need.
2016-05-23 02:48:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means someone who overacts, but it is as often used in an affectionate way.
Originally it meant a second-rate actor, who couldn't afford fancy stuff like cold cream to get his makeup off. He had to use the fatty skin of a real ham -- that is, the kind used as food -- to provide the necesary crease to get righ of it.
2006-12-06 16:13:39 · answer #3 · answered by Dick Eney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lol, awww well its not a bad thing. Being called a "ham" is another way of saying you're funny. You're a crack up, a jokster, etc.
2006-12-06 16:06:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just like the first answerer said; to put on a performance; usually exaggerated to command attention.
2006-12-06 16:11:44 · answer #5 · answered by candace b 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An over the top, overly dramatic actor or actress, but it is sometimes used in fun. You must be young to be unfamiliar with the term!
2006-12-06 16:08:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you love to be the center of attention and when you have your attention, u r really good at keeping the attention, because everyone wants to see what u r gonna do next!
basically it means that u r entertaining, and u r really fun to be around.
2006-12-06 16:08:06 · answer #7 · answered by singing_star 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are probably cannibalistic and are considering you as food. I would stay away from those people and defintely don't ever accept an invitation to dinner. You could be on the menu!!!
2006-12-06 16:14:38 · answer #8 · answered by songndance1999 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
usually it means you are cute and funny. just don't ask who came up with it.
2006-12-06 16:06:42 · answer #9 · answered by evenstar710 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means your cute.
2006-12-06 16:05:56 · answer #10 · answered by Angelica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋