verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To pluck something too much, usually one's eyebrows

   "Brows should be sculpted, but not severe (no overplucking), with a high arch."

Example

More examples

"Brows should be sculpted, but not severe (no overplucking), with a high arch."

Etymology

From over- + pluck.

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