overshare

American  

[oh-ver-shair] / ˌoʊ vərˈʃɛər /

verb (used with or without object)

overshared, oversharing

1. to disclose too much (personal information) or too many (details) about oneself.

   She overshared about her new boyfriend today, and we were both embarrassed.

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noun

1. an instance of this.

   Get ready for an overshare about his health problems.

Other Word Forms

• oversharer noun

Etymology

Origin of overshare

over- + share ¹

Example Sentences

Oftentimes, when we cringe after an overshare, the other person is grateful to have been trusted.

From The Wall Street Journal

That bizarre on camera overshare has been endlessly chronicled, and there’s no need for me to add anything more, except to say: Bruh.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s best to overshare with the IRS.

From MarketWatch

It’s best to overshare with the IRS.

From MarketWatch

Mr. Tutty makes Dougal’s heedless friendliness and tendency to overshare and crowd himself into Robin’s life surprisingly charming—even when he’s spying on her Tinder messages as they head to Flatbush on the subway to pick up the wedding cake.

From The Wall Street Journal