overdye

[ oh-ver-dahy, oh-ver-dahy ]

/ ˌoʊ vərˈdaɪ, ˈoʊ vərˌdaɪ /

verb (used with object), o·ver·dyed, o·ver·dy·ing.

to dye too long or too much.

to dye over another color.

Nearby words

overdrawer, overdress, overdrive, overdub, overdue, overdye, overeager, overeat, overegg, overelaborate, overemphasis

Origin of overdye

First recorded in 1945–50; over- + dye

Related forms

o·ver·dy·er, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for overdye

overdye

/ (ˌəʊvəˈdaɪ) /

verb (tr)

to dye (a fabric, yarn, etc) excessively

to dye for a second or third time with a different colour

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