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overdress

American  
[oh-ver-dres, oh-ver-dres] / ˌoʊ vərˈdrɛs, ˈoʊ vərˌdrɛs /

verb (used with or without object)

overdressed, overdressing

  1. to dress with too much display, finery, or formality.

    He certainly overdressed for the occasion.

  2. to put excessive clothing on.

    She tends to overdress her children.

noun

  1. a dress worn over another, which it covers either partially or completely.

overdress British  

verb

  1. to dress (oneself or another) too elaborately or finely

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noun

  1. a dress that may be worn over a jumper, blouse, etc

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Etymology

Origin of overdress

First recorded in 1700–10; over- + dress

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