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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A bet which is more than standard for a particular situation.

   "Since the pot was only $10, Julie's $100 bet was certainly an overbet."

Verb

1. 1
   To bet an amount which is more than standard for a particular situation.

   "Julie overbet by betting $100 into a $10 pot."

Example

More examples

"Since the pot was only $10, Julie's $100 bet was certainly an overbet."

Etymology

From over- + bet.

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