Definition of OVERSELL

oversell

Verb

Verb Forms: oversold, overselling, oversells

  • To sell more than available; to exaggerate the merits of.
  • To agree to sell more of something than one can supply.
  • To be too eager in attempting to sell something.
  • To praise something to excess.
  • To sell for a higher price than; to exceed in sale price.

Examples

  • Don’t oversell your Words With Friends skills; your opponent might just surprise you.
  • I don't want to oversell it, but [second clause]
  • I don't want to oversell it, but you've got to check out that new restaurant on Third Street.

Origin / Etymology

From over- + sell.

Antonyms

undersell

Scrabble Score: 11

oversell: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
oversell: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
oversell: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

oversell: valid Words With Friends Word