Ham it up is an expression used to describe someone who is overacting or exaggerating their performance for comedic effect. The crossword solutions for this term are EMOTE (5 letters), OVERACT (7 letters), ACT (3 letters), BURLESQUE (9 letters), ChewtheScenery (14 letters), and MakeMuchAdoAboutNothing (23 letters). EMOTE refers to expressing emotion through facial expressions, body language, and vocalizations. OVERACT means to ACT in an exaggerated manner. ACT is the general term for performing a role in a play or movie. BURLESQUE is a type of theatrical performance that combines comedy, dance, and music. ChewtheScenery is an idiom used to describe someone who is overacting or exaggerating their performance. Finally, MakeMuchAdoAboutNothing is an idiom used to describe someone who is making a big deal out of something that is not important.