an epithet applied to a ranting actor.

(a) adj. that ‘tears’ or irritates the throat; (b) n. a ranting actor.

A reciter or amateur actor. Now somewhat rare.

A dull or awkward person, one who lacks geniality or liveliness. Also: a person who is unskilled or inept at something; (Theatre) an unconvincing…

One who gags, in senses of the verb.

U.S. An actor, impersonator, etc., whose performance is noted for the employment of (exaggerated or humorous) facial expressions. Obsolete.

U.S. A mediocre or incompetent actor; a ham. Obsolete or merged in senses A. 2a A. 2c.

an ineffective actor or performer; (also hamfat) a mediocre jazz musician; so hamfat man, etc.

An inexpert performer; (also ham actor, ham actress) an ineffective or over-emphatic actor, one who rants or overacts. slang (originally U.S.).

Theatre slang. A comedian who makes faces or grimaces. rare.

U.S. slang. (depreciative). An inferior or amateur actor, esp. one who speaks in a spurious African American accent; a mediocre musician.

slang (originally Theatre). Originally: an actor who repeats the word ‘rhubarb’ so as to represent an indistinct conversation or the noise of a…