exagero; atuação exagerada; codificação de Hamming
1. Excessive or exaggerated acting; overacting in a theatrical or dramatic performance
The actor was criticized for hamming it up in that scene.
O ator foi criticado por exagerar na atuação naquela cena.
2. To overact or perform in an exaggerated manner
She was hamming through the entire play.
Ela estava atuando de forma exagerada durante toda a peça.
3. (Computing) A type of error-correcting code used in digital communications and data storage
Hamming code is used to detect and correct single-bit errors.
O código de Hamming é usado para detectar e corrigir erros de um único bit.
In Brazilian theater and film industries, 'hamming' is often viewed negatively as a sign of poor acting technique, contrasting with more naturalistic performances favored in contemporary cinema. In computing contexts, 'Hamming' is a neutral technical term named after Richard Hamming, the American mathematician who developed the error-correcting code. The term's usage varies significantly depending on whether discussing performance arts or technical computing.
NYC Slang
playing it up; going over the top; being theatrical
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