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To act cute in a disingenuous manner, usually to get attention or something you want. Taken from the old phrase "What a ham," which was used to describe an actor who overacts. > That dog is hammin', trying to get some tr…

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  1. To act cute in a disingenuous manner, usually to get attention or something you want. Taken from the old phrase "What a ham," which was used to describe an actor who overacts. > That dog is hammin', trying to get some treats. > Look at her hammin' trying to get some cash for new shoes.