overshow

verb, noun — 2 senses

overshow

verb

Etymology From over- + show.

1

to show excessively or too much

  • It is a grave mistake to overshow your stock, and one that the novice must always guard against.1912, George A. Townsend, Practical Rabbit Keeping - Page 103:

overshow

noun

Etymology From over- + show.

1

An excessive show or display.

  • His dramatic crying is a bit of an overshow at this point, don't you think?

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