Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hambone

noun

/ˈhæm.boʊn/

Definition

A slang term referring to a foolish or silly person; it can also refer to a specific part of a hog used for making broth.

Examples

His friends always make fun of him because he acts like a real hambone at parties.
The chef added a hambone to the pot to enrich the flavor of the gumbo.

Meaning

The term can describe someone who acts in a clownish or comedic manner. In a culinary context, it refers to the leg bone of a pig, often used to flavor soups and stocks.