overbid

verb, noun — 5 senses

overbid

verb

/ˌəʊvəˈbɪd/ · /ˌoʊvɚˈbɪd/

Etymology From over- + bid.

1

To make an excessively high offer to pay or accept a price.

2

To outbid.

3

Card games, Games To announce a goal, before starting play, that exceeds the goal actually achieved.

Derived terms
overbidder

overbid

noun

/ˈəʊvəˌbɪd/ · /ˈoʊvɚˌbɪd/

Etymology From over- + bid.

1

An excessively high offer to pay or accept a price.

2

Card games, Games The announcement of a goal, before starting play, that exceeds the goal actually achieved.

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