overripe

[ oh-ver-rahyp ]
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adjective
  1. too ripe; more than ripe: overripe tomatoes.

Origin of overripe

1
First recorded in 1665–75; over- + ripe

Other words from overripe

  • o·ver·ripe·ly, adverb
  • o·ver·ripe·ness, noun

Words Nearby overripe

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British Dictionary definitions for overripe

overripe

/ (ˌəʊvəˈraɪp) /


adjective
  1. (of food, cheese, etc) past the usual stage of being ready to eat or use

  2. overused or overly sentimental and emotional: his love songs are overripe ballads

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