overcall

English

/ˌəʊvəˈkɔːl/, /ˈəʊvəˌkɔːl/, /ˌoʊvɚˈkɔl/, /ˈoʊvɚˌkɔl/

verb
Definitions
  • (poker) To call a bet after another player has already called
  • (medicine) To diagnose a condition that does not, in fact, exist.

Etymology

Prefix from English call.

Origin

English

call

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