Hammed It Up is a phrase used to describe an actor's performance that is overly dramatic or exaggerated. The crossword solutions for this phrase are ACTED (5 letters), OVERACTED (9 letters), and EMOTED (6 letters). Acting is the art of performing a role in a play, movie, or television show. To act is to portray a character through physical and vocal expression. Overacting is when an actor takes their performance too far, exaggerating their emotions and movements. Emoting is a form of acting where the actor expresses their emotions in a very intense way.