overshare

American

[oh-ver-shair] / ˌoʊ vərˈʃɛər /

verb (used with or without object)

overshared, oversharing

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

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

noun

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

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But I did overshare here recently about my Atomic Fireball habit, and while they’re usually individually wrapped, I found a packet with two the other day, so I doubled up.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Generally, it’s a smart idea not to overshare finances, social engagements, vacation plans, and so on.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Jim Winters, head of economic crime at Nationwide, urged people not to overshare images, particularly with someone they had never met.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2025

I think that might have been an overshare.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller

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