ham

(noun) meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked). Synonyms: jambon, gammon.

(noun) (Old Testament) son of Noah. Synonyms: Ham.

(noun) a licensed amateur radio operator.

(noun) an unskilled actor who overacts. Synonyms: ham actor.

(verb) exaggerate one's acting. Synonyms: overact, ham it up, overplay.