Meaning of hammy | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A diminutive of the male given name Hamilton.
2. The hamstring.
   Australia, New-Zealand, US, slang
3. A hamster.
   childish, informal
4. A hamstring injury.
   Australia, New-Zealand, US, slang

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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.”

““A move like this would have been inpossible for me before yoga,” he said. “Flexibilty-wise, I was struggling. My hammies were tight, my groin was tight. My hips have really benefited.””

“I've noticed that although cycling keeps me reasonably "cardio fit", I am losing general flexibility, e.g. when touching my toes. This is despite me stretching my quads, calves, and hammies during and after my training rides.”

“2004, J. L. Roberts, Braggin' Rights: Fantasy Football Rewind 2004 (2003 Season Recap), AuthorHouse USA, page 83, A slow start and hammy injury were major contributors.”

“A: I′m only just getting fully fit now after that hammy [hamstring tear].”

“Why he went back on after 3/4 time is beyond me. If he was trying to prove a point he has all season to do that not do your hammy in the first game.”

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