hambone Meaning & Definition
What Does Hambone Mean?
Hambone is a noun that means The bone at the center of a ham. It is also used to mean A ham; an eager or inferior performer. As a verb, it means To dance the hambone.
Hambone at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Juba dance, ham and hamfatter |
| Plural | hambones |
| Verb forms | hambones, hamboning, hamboned |
Hambone Definition (Noun)
- The bone at the center of a ham
- A ham; an eager or inferior performer
- A certain type of dance that involves making noise with the body, especially by slapping parts of the body with one's hands
- Four consecutive strikes.
Hambone as a Verb
- To dance the hambone.
Synonyms of Hambone
Hambone synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Hambone
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Hambone in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
hambone (plural hambones)
hambone (third-person singular simple present hambones, present participle hamboning, simple past and past participle hamboned)
Words That Rhyme With Hambone
Origin of Hambone
From ham + bone.
Questions People Ask About Hambone
Is hambone a noun or a verb?
Hambone is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for hambone?
Words with a similar meaning to hambone include Juba dance, ham and hamfatter. See the full list of hambone synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of hambone?
The plural of hambone is hambones.
What is the past tense of hambone?
The past tense of hambone is hamboned. The present participle is hamboning.