overword

noun, verb — 3 senses

overword

noun

UK /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)ˌwɜːd/ · US /ˈoʊ.vɚ ˌwɝd/

Etymology From over- + word (noun).

1

UK, Dialectal Any word or phrase frequently repeated.

2

UK, Dialectal The burden or chorus of a song.

overword

verb

UK /ˌəʊ.və(ɹ)ˈwɜːd/ · US /ˌoʊ.vɚ ˈwɝd/

Etymology From over- + word (verb).

1

Ambitransitive To say in too many words; to express verbosely.

a grave and judicious Writer, […]extremely over-worded1659, John Hales, Golden Remains of the Ever Memorable Mr. John Hales:
However, one study overworded the question by asking “Which of the following do you identify with: […]?2007, Kenneth Bailey, Methods of Social Research:

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