overhang
nounEtymology From Old English oferhangan, corresponding to over- + hang.
1
Economics, Sciences The volume that tips the balance between the demand and the supply toward demand lagging supply.
2
Architecture That portion of the roof structure that extends beyond the exterior walls of a building.
3
A fatty roll of pubis flab that hangs over one's genitals; a FUPA.
4
Anything that overhangs or protrudes over its base, such as a wave immediately before breaking, or a protruding cliff or rock wall.
- These are firstly for products which need a cool room; secondly for products which can be stored on a standard pallet without overhang; and thirdly for products known as "the uglies" which always overhang a standard pallet.1983, Australian Transport, page 16:
- Derived terms
- capability overhang, overhang seat