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ham
When referring to meat, the term is often used as an uncountable mass noun, though it becomes countable when referring to individual whole legs of meat. It carries a culinary connotation of being cured, smoked, or glazed, distinguishing it from fresh pork.
In a theatrical context, calling someone a "ham" is generally pejorative, implying a lack of subtlety and a desperate need for attention. This usage focuses on the "chewing the scenery" aspect of performance, where the actor's effort is visible and excessive.
Regarding amateur radio, the term is a friendly, colloquial shorthand. While "ham radio" is the common activity, calling a person "a ham" identifies them as part of a specific hobbyist community, shifting the tone from the negative theatrical sense to a neutral or positive social identity.
Meanings
Examples
I will make a ham and cheese sandwich for lunch.
The roast ham smelled delicious as it came out of the oven.
Stop being such a ham and just deliver the lines naturally.
He is a total ham whenever there is a camera around.
The director told the actor to stop hamming it up during the dramatic scene.
He spends every weekend in his attic operating as a ham.
I managed to contact someone in Brazil using my ham radio.