hammy
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: hammie
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The hamstring.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
Australian English
Examples
He put his palms flat on the ground, then grabbed the back of his knees, stretching his hammies for the millionth time that morning.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A hamstring injury.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hammy” mean?
The hamstring.
Is “hammy” formal or informal?
hammy is generally slang.