Overplay Definition

ōvər-plā
overplayed, overplaying, overplays
verb
overplayed, overplaying, overplays
To present (a dramatic role, for example) in an exaggerated manner.
American Heritage
To emphasize or stress unduly.
American Heritage
To overestimate the strength of (one's hand in cards) and be defeated as a result.
Webster's New World
To overact, overdo, or overemphasize.
Webster's New World
To hit (a golf ball) beyond the green.
American Heritage
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Origin of Overplay

Overplay Sentence Examples

  • It may be appropriate to shock so long as the lighting does n't overplay itself.

  • Later promotional materials for the video of this version overplay Nicholson's role to make it appear that his character is one of the main ones.

  • Ensure your child does not overplay in the context of the amount of physical activity they are undertaking.

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