Definition of overplay Overplay
/owˈvɚplejˈ/ - [owverpley] - o•ver•play
We found 5 definitions of overplay from 3 different sources.
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What does overplay mean?
WordNet
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| overplay - exaggerate one's acting | ||
| overact, ham it up, ham | ||
| underact, underplay act (a role) with great restraint | ||
| playact, roleplay, act, play behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself; "You should act like an adult"; "Don't behave like a fool"; "What makes her do this way?"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people" | ||
| dramatic art, dramaturgy, dramatics, theater, theatre the art of writing and producing plays | ||
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Wiktionary 
- overplay (Verb)
To present something in a manner more dramatic than necessary. - overplay (Verb)
To overestimate one's strength in a game or event, which ultimately may end in a defeat. - overplay (Verb)
To accidentally hit one's golf ball beyond "the green".
Part of speech
🔤- overplay, verb, present, 1st person singular of overplay (infinitive).
- overplay, verb (infinitive).
