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April 06, 2019 Word of the Day

over-the-top /ˈoʊvɚ ðə ˈtɑːp/ adjective
over-the-top
/ˈoʊvɚ ðə ˈtɑːp/
adjective

more over–the–top; most over–the–top

These shoes and stockings are over-the-top.
These shoes and stockings are over-the-top.
Definition of OVER-THE-TOP

informal

: going beyond what is expected, usual, normal, or appropriate : excessive or exaggerated

  • an over-the-top performance

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