overdress

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   To wear too many clothes for a particular occasion.

2. 2

   To wear clothing which is too elaborate or formal for a particular occasion.

   • We meet again, Fraulein. You Americans, you're all the same. Always overdressing for the wrong occasions.
3. 3

   To put too many clothes on (a person).

   • parents who overdress their children in winter
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   1. 4

      To put too much dressing on (food).

      • Don't overdress the salad: it shouldn't be swimming in oil.
   2. 5

      Any dress (feminine-style garment) worn over another, especially over an underdress.

   3. 6

      Any garment worn over another.

The neighborhood

• antonymunderdress
• neighborovershoe