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ham

 

[ hรฆm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food

The meat from the upper part of a pig's leg salted and dried or smoked.

Synonyms

bacon, pork, sausage.

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Word Description / Examples
ham

Used to refer to the cured leg of pork. Often used in sandwiches, salads, and holiday meals.

  • I'll make a ham sandwich for lunch.
  • We had a honey-glazed ham for Christmas dinner.
pork

Refers to the meat from a pig in general. Used in a wide range of dishes, especially in roasting, grilling, or stewing.

  • We are having pork chops for dinner tonight.
  • Pork can be a part of many different recipes.
bacon

Thinly sliced, smoked, and cured meat from the pig's belly. Commonly served at breakfast or as a topping on various dishes.

  • I love crispy bacon with my eggs in the morning.
  • The burger is topped with cheese and bacon.
sausage

Ground meat, usually pork, mixed with various spices and herbs, encased in a skin. Commonly served at breakfast, in casseroles, or as a main dish.

  • I had sausage and eggs for breakfast.
  • The pasta is delicious with Italian sausage.

Examples of usage

  • Would you like some ham on your sandwich?
  • She ordered a ham and cheese omelette for breakfast.
  • He bought a whole ham to cook for the family dinner.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

Overacting or exaggerated behavior.

Synonyms

exaggerate, mug, overact.

Examples of usage

  • He was accused of hamming it up during the play.
  • She always brings humor to the role without being too hammy.

Translations

Translations of the word "ham" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น presunto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅˆเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schinken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ham

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะธะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szynka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒ  (hamu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jambon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ jamรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท jambon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ–„ (haem)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุญู… ุงู„ุฎู†ุฒูŠุฑ ุงู„ู…ู‚ุฏุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกunka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกunka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ซ่…ฟ (huว’tuว)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกunka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skinka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆาฑะถั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒ แƒ˜ (lori)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vetรงina

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ jamรณn

Etymology

The word 'ham' originated from the Old English word 'hamm', which referred to the back of the knee or the bend of the knee. Over time, it came to be associated with the meat from the upper part of a pig's leg. The term 'ham' has been used in the English language for centuries, becoming a popular food item and a metaphor for overacting in theatrical performances.

See also: hamburger, hamlet.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,965 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.