overplay

English

verb
Definitions
  • (ambitransitive) To overdo or overact one's effect or role.
  • (transitive) To play (a song or record) too frequently.
  • (transitive) To overestimate one's strength in a game or event, which ultimately may end in a defeat.
  • (transitive) To accidentally hit (one's golf ball) beyond "the green".

Etymology

Prefix from English play.

Origin

English

play

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