Overshare

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An instance of sharing or divulging too much.

    "In light-hearted cases, the response to an overshare may be the collective online “Ewwww!” and some online needling."

Verb
  1. 1
    To share too much or in excess. transitive
  2. 2
    To offer inappropriate disclosure concerning one's personal life to others, now especially on social media. intransitive

    ""I've been told by certain people that I have a tendency to overshare with strangers. I hope I haven't bored you with the details of my life."

Example

More examples

""I've been told by certain people that I have a tendency to overshare with strangers. I hope I haven't bored you with the details of my life."

Etymology

From over- + share.

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