(a) adj. swaggering, ranting, bombastic (see tear, v.1 1d); (b) n. a bully, swaggerer, ‘fire-eater’.

Of, relating to, or characteristic of the actor Roscius; famous for acting.

Belonging to or characteristic of a buffo; comic, burlesque.

Resembling or reminiscent of a stick (in various senses); esp. (of a person) dull, rigid, prudish (cf. stick, n.1 13b).

Theatre. Of a performance: having the same actors playing several parts in the same piece; (of a performer) playing several characters in the…

Theatrical slang. Of an actor: Wanting in definite conception of his part.

Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a ham actor or ham acting. slang.

Characteristic of or relating to a ham actor or an inexpert performer; self-consciously theatrical. slang.

Animated by the pixilation technique; (of live action) filmed to appear as if artificially animated.