Gammon

/ˈɡæmən/
noun

A type of meat, which is the hind leg of a pig that is cured or smoked.

For dinner, we will have roast gammon with mashed potatoes.
Visual representation of "gammon" - A type of meat, which is the hind leg of a pig that is cured or smoked.

Often appears as...

  • roast gammon
  • gammon steak
noun

A deceptive or insincere talk or behavior.

I can't believe he fell for that old gammon.
Visual representation of "gammon" - A deceptive or insincere talk or behavior.

Often appears as...

  • fell for that gammon
  • old gammon

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

verb

To speak deceptively or insincerely.

He was gammoning about his achievements.
Visual representation of "gammon" - To speak deceptively or insincerely.

Often appears as...

  • gammoning about
  • stop gammoning

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

noun

A move in backgammon where a player removes all their pieces from the board before their opponent gets any pieces out.

With some good throws, I managed to score a gammon.
Visual representation of "gammon" - A move in backgammon where a player removes all their pieces from the board before their opponent gets any pieces out.

Often appears as...

  • score a gammon
  • win a gammon
noun

A type of meat, which is the hind leg of a pig that is cured or smoked.

For dinner, we will have roast gammon with mashed potatoes.
Visual representation of "gammon" - A type of meat, which is the hind leg of a pig that is cured or smoked.

Often appears as...

  • roast gammon
  • gammon steak
noun

A deceptive or insincere talk or behavior.

I can't believe he fell for that old gammon.
Visual representation of "gammon" - A deceptive or insincere talk or behavior.

Often appears as...

  • fell for that gammon
  • old gammon

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

verb

To speak deceptively or insincerely.

He was gammoning about his achievements.
Visual representation of "gammon" - To speak deceptively or insincerely.

Often appears as...

  • gammoning about
  • stop gammoning

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

noun

A move in backgammon where a player removes all their pieces from the board before their opponent gets any pieces out.

With some good throws, I managed to score a gammon.
Visual representation of "gammon" - A move in backgammon where a player removes all their pieces from the board before their opponent gets any pieces out.

Often appears as...

  • score a gammon
  • win a gammon
Definition 1 of 4
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Hind Leg Meat

Refers specifically to the hind leg of pork cured or smoked, often prepared for special occasions.

Illustration for Hind Leg Meat
We often have gammon for Easter in my family.
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British Dish

Mainly a British English term, less common in American English where 'ham' is used more.

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In the UK, gammon is a traditional meal on Boxing Day.
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Hind Leg Meat

Refers specifically to the hind leg of pork cured or smoked, often prepared for special occasions.

Illustration for Hind Leg Meat
We often have gammon for Easter in my family.
LampPro Tip 2/2

British Dish

Mainly a British English term, less common in American English where 'ham' is used more.

Illustration for British Dish
In the UK, gammon is a traditional meal on Boxing Day.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Hind Leg Meat

Refers specifically to the hind leg of pork cured or smoked, often prepared for special occasions.

Illustration for Hind Leg Meat
We often have gammon for Easter in my family.
LampPro Tip 2/2

British Dish

Mainly a British English term, less common in American English where 'ham' is used more.

Illustration for British Dish
In the UK, gammon is a traditional meal on Boxing Day.
Visual representation of the word "Gammon"

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Quote examples

Paul O'Grady

English Comedian

I can eat beef, provided it's minced in disguise. I couldn't eat a gammon steak. Forget it.
Portrait of Paul O'Grady

Quote examples

Paul O'Grady

English Comedian

I can eat beef, provided it's minced in disguise. I couldn't eat a gammon steak. Forget it.
Portrait of Paul O'Grady
Example 1 of 1
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