oversell

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
11
Words With Friends
14
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/oʊ.vɚ.sɛl/ (US)

Definition of oversell

4 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

verb

  1. (transitive)To agree to sell more of something than one can supply.
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verb

  1. (transitive)To agree to sell more of something than one can supply.
  2. (transitive)To be too eager in attempting to sell something.
  3. (transitive)To praise something to excess.
    “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.”
  4. (obsolete, transitive)To sell for a higher price than; to exceed in sale price.
    “One whose beauty / Would oversell all Italy”

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Etymology

From over- + sell.

Anagrams of oversell

2 plays · some not in Scrabble

Hooks

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