overacting

IPA: ˈoʊvɝˈæktɪŋ

Root Word: Overacting

Overacting (also referred to as hamming or mugging) refers to acting that is exaggerated.

Examples of "overacting" in Sentences

The actor's overacting ruined what could have been a powerful and emotional scene
She accused him of overacting when he dramatically slammed the door in anger
The director gave the actress feedback to tone down her overacting and be more subtle in her performance
His overacting was met with laughter from the audience, who found it more funny than believable
The critics panned the film for its overacting, calling the performances melodramatic and exaggerated